Table 3.
Mean item virus and vaccine knowledge difference scores.
| Abbreviated Item | Pre | Post | Difference | Paired-t-test | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protection and reduction of COVID-19 transmission | 1.26 | 1.5 | 0.24 | 4.44 | <0.001 |
| How COVID-19 spreads | 1.64 | 1.74 | 0.1 | 2.24 | 0.026 |
| How vaccines work | 1.68 | 1.8 | 0.12 | 2.84 | 0.005 |
| How COVID-19 vaccine works | 1.7 | 1.76 | 0.06 | 1.35 | 0.18 |
| Being cautious in public | 1.5 | 1.64 | 0.14 | 2.36 | 0.019 |
| COVID-19 vaccine side effects | 1.61 | 1.7 | 0.09 | 2.00 | 0.047 |
| COVID-19 vaccine development | 1.35 | 1.47 | 0.12 | 2.69 | 0.008 |
Bold values represent statistically significant values (p < 0.05).