Table 2

Sample versus study population

Sample (n=399)General female population (n=2230)*Χ2 difference test (P value)
Age18–202.5%2.8%0.002
21–3024.3%18.1%
31–4027.1%24%
41–5035.3%26%
51–56+10.8%29.2%
ForceLand39.9%49.4%0.280
Air29.2%24.1%
Naval8.9%8.8%
Medical21.3%17.3%
RankPrivate soldier25.6%31.8%0.408
Non-commissioned officer (NCO)42.2%39.2%
Officer32.2%29%
  • *Musicians excluded.