Table 4.
Comparison of post-intervention knowledge scores between groups.
| Item | No. (%)/Mean±SD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Intervention (n=160) | Control (n=160) | ||
| Total score (13-item questionnaire) | 10.5±2.2 | 9.0±2.7 | <0.01 |
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| Knowledge about influenza infection | |||
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| Influenza is caused by a virus | 139 (86.9) | 115 (71.9) | <0.01 |
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| The following patients are at higher risk of developing severe influenza-related complications | |||
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| • Pregnant | 145 (90.6) | 128 (80.0) | 0.01 |
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| • Child | 147 (91.9) | 135 (84.4) | 0.04 |
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| • Older person | 155 (96.9) | 145 (90.6) | 0.02 |
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| • Male | 121 (75.6) | 111 (69.4) | 0.21 |
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| • Frequent traveller | 72 (45.0) | 54 (33.8) | 0.04 |
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| • Smoker | 56 (35.0) | 46 (28.8) | 0.23 |
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| Influenza outbreaks are responsible for increased deaths among older patients | 153 (95.6) | 139 (86.9) | <0.01 |
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| Knowledge about influenza vaccination | |||
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| People who have received influenza vaccination can still fall sick with running nose or cough | 126 (78.8) | 107 (66.9) | 0.02 |
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| Influenza vaccine is safe for pregnant women | 130 (81.3) | 92 (57.5) | <0.01 |
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| Influenza vaccine is safe for people with mild egg allergy | 121 (75.6) | 94 (58.8) | <0.01 |
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| Influenza vaccine is effective for 1 yr | 157 (98.1) | 129 (80.6) | <0.01 |
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| Knowledge about alternative payment option in Singapore | |||
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| MediSave can be used to pay for influenza vaccination (in the elderly) | 153 (95.6) | 146 (91.3) | 0.11 |
SD: standard deviation