Table 2. Hypertension knowledge scores by Module.

Modules	Maximum Score	Pre-test score (mean ± SD)	Post-test score (mean ± SD)	Post-pre difference	p-valuea
Module 1 Fundamentals of HT
Concepts of HT	6	4.37±0.80	4.83±0.89	0.45	<0.001
Treatment of HT	5	3.91±1.02	4.49±0.63	0.58	<0.001
Reduction of HT-related complications	4	2.78±0.86	3.17±0.87	0.39	<0.001
Challenges in HT management	4	3.69±0.62	3.83±0.51	0.14	0.006
HT control programs	8	7.17±0.95	7.35±0.93	0.18	0.044
Total score Module 1	27	21.91±2.52	23.65±2.51	1.74	<0.001
Module 2 Basics of HT Management
Measuring blood pressure	9	5.21±1.35	6.21±1.50	0.99	<0.001
Devices to measure blood pressure	2	0.83±0.57	1.29±0.72	0.46	<0.001
HT diagnosis	2	1.36±0.66	1.39±0.64	0.02	0.711
Treatment options for HT	15	7.14±2.07	8.96±2.28	1.82	<0.001
Total score Module 2	28	14.90±3.30	18.51±4.25	3.61	<0.001
Total score Module 1 and 2	55	36.81±4.75	42.17±6.11	5.36	<0.001

^a Paired t tests