Table 1.
Effect of IPC training intervention on the students’ knowledge scores
| Variables | Before IPC intervention | After IPC intervention | Paired T Test P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A: General concept of Infection prevention and control [IPC] | |||
| Mean score (Standard deviation) | 4.07 (1.35) | 6.8 (0.47) | <0.001 |
| Median score (Interquartile range) | 4 (2) | 7 (0) | |
| Section B: Hand hygiene | |||
| Mean score (Standard deviation) | 9.70 (2.14) | 13.71 (0.53) | <0.001 |
| Median score (Interquartile range) | 10 (3) | 14 (0) | |
| Section C: Personal protective equipment [PPEs] | |||
| Mean score (Standard deviation) | 3.7 (J.13) | 5.81 (0.44) | <0.001 |
| Median score (Interquartile range) | 4 (2) | 6 (0) | |
| Section D:Respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette | |||
| Mean score (Standard deviation) | 3.55 (l.24) | 5.76 (0.51) | <0.001 |
| Median score (Interquartile range) | 4 (1) | 6 (0) | |
| Section E: Safe sharp and needle precautions | |||
| Mean score (Standard deviation) | 4.13 (0.88) | 5.65 (0.55) | <0.001 |
| Median score (Interquartile range) | 4 (1) | 6 (1) | |
| Section F: Knowledge about recommended vaccines for HCWs and biomedical waste management | |||
| Mean score (Standard deviation) | 1.9 (0.76) | 2.8 (0.42) | <0.001 |
| Median score (Interquartile range) | 2 (1) | 3 (0) | |
| Total | |||
| Mean score (Standard deviation) | 25.13 (4.51) | 37.65 (l.37) | <0.001 |
| Median score (Interquartile range) | 20 (6) | 38 (2) |
Foot note: Paired T test was used data analysis