Table 2. Demography and knowledge change for training participants.
| Characteristic | N | % | Pretest mean±SD (min–max) | Post-test mean±SD (min–max) | Mean change±SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadre* | |||||
| Medical doctor | 20 | 23 | 54.71±11.39 (29–74) | 66.18±6.71 (47–74) | 11.47±10.05 |
| Assistant medical officer | 6 | 7 | 61.32±8.63 (47–71) | 67.88±7.57 (56–76) | 6.56±2.21 |
| Clinical officer | 15 | 17 | 58.16±12.42 (41–76) | 69.62±8.85 (47–79) | 11.45±8.66 |
| Nursing officer | 46 | 53 | 57.42±11.67 (32–79) | 66.58±10.40 (38–88) | 9.16±11.00 |
| Overall† | 87 | 100 | 57.19±11.50 (29–79) | 67.10±9.17 (38–88) | 9.91±10.01 |
*
One-way ANOVA comparing change scores between cadres: p = 0.63.
†
Paired t-test for overall pre–post improvement: p< 0.001. Effect size (Cohen’s d) = 0.99.