Table 1 Description of study sample
From: Multiple physical symptoms in a military population: a cross-sectional study
Special forces | Regulars | Significance | |
|---|---|---|---|
n = 259 (%) | n = 412 (%) | ||
Age (years) | |||
0–24 | 102 (39.4) | 96 (23.3) | χ2 = 24.8, df = 4, p < 0.001 |
25–34 | 146 (56.4) | 277 (67.2) | |
>35 | 11 (4.2) | 39 (9.5) | |
Marital status | |||
Married/divorced | 101 (39.6) | 234 (57.2) | χ2 = 19.8, df = 2, p < 0.001 |
Never married | 154 (60.4) | 175 (42.8) | |
Educational status | |||
Less than GCE O-level | 137 (53.5) | 104 (25.4) | χ2 = 59.2, df = 3, p < 0.001 |
GCE O-level | 91 (35.5) | 195 (47.7) | |
GCE A-level or higher | 28 (10.9) | 110 (26.9) | |
Rank (current) | |||
Commissioned officer | 14 (5.4) | 19 (4.6) | χ2 = 38.4, df = 2, p < 0.001 |
Non-commissioned officer | 68 (26.3) | 36 (8.7) | |
Non-combat duties | 177 (68.3) | 357 (86.7) | |
Role within unit | |||
Land combat | 183 (70.7) | 53 (13.0) | χ2 = 257.0, df = 2, p < 0.001 |
On board naval vessels | 60 (23.2) | 135 (33.0) | |
Non-combat duties | 16 (6.2) | 221 (54.0) |