Table 2 Background characteristics among students who consented to participate.
| EX2002 | EX2004 | EX2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of birth | |||
| Swedish: Yes | 93.8 | 91.2 | 91.1 |
| Previous education | |||
| % Training as nursing assistant | 42.5 | 45.4 | 35.8 |
| % Higher education | 22.1 | 25.1 | 28.9 |
| % Bachelor's degree | 2.6 | 2.9 | 6.3 |
|
Previous work experience
in the healthcare sector (%) | 54.1 | 60.1 | 54.1 |
| Nurse among relatives (%) | 42.2 | 44.0 | 44.2 |
| Civil status | |||
| % Cohabiting | 66.5 | 62.0 | 63.6 |
| % With children | 43.0 | 40.1 | 39.0 |
| Self-rated health | |||
| % good | 60.4 | 58.9 | 48.8 |