Table 3 Male female differences in the answers
Total number of students = 713 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Male = 350 | Female = 363 | |||
Question | Yes (%) | No (%) | Yes (%) | No (%) |
Known that calcium is an important mineral for the body | 345 (98.6) | 5 (1.4) | 360 (99.2) | 3 (0.8) |
Known vitamin D is essential for normal physiological function | 348 (99.4) | 2 (0.6) | 360 (99.2) | 3 (0.8) |
Familiar with the term “osteoporosis” | 201 (57.4) | 149 (42.6) | 285 (78.5) | 78 (21.5) |
Being prescribed a calcium supplement ever | 11 (3.1) | 339 (96.9) | 307 (84.6) | 56 (15.4) |
Being prescribed a vitamin D supplement ever | 5 (1.4) | 345 (98.6) | 208 (57.3) | 142 (42.7) |
Gone for a BMI test ever | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 28 (7.7) | 335 (92.3) |