Table 3 Differences in knowledge based on student demographics

Gender

Male

56 (5.9)

10.32 ± 5.586

0.656^a

Female

279 (68.2)

10.62 ± 4.422

Age

 < 18 years

131

10.09 ± 4.276

0.127^a

 > 18 years

204

10.88 ± 4.827

Level of study

100–300

197 (58.8)

9.98 ± 4.516

0.000^a*

400–600

138 (41.2)

11.42 ± 4.671

Departments

Pharmacy

44(13.1)

11.98 ± 4.433

0.000^b*

MBBS

180 (53.7)

11.34 ± 4.415

Nursing

74 (22.1)

8.24 ± 4.581

MLS

28 (8.4)

8.61 ± 3.910

Public health

9 (2.7)

13.56 ± 3.432