Table 4. Correlates of Knowledge Score.
Item | Knowledge Score Median (Interquartile Range)* | p-value |
---|---|---|
IRB chair | ||
Yes | 2.25 (1-3) | 0.04 |
No | 1 (0-2) | |
Received lecture- or seminar-based training to prepare for IRB position | ||
Yes | 1 (1-2.75) | 0.02 |
No | 1 (0-2) | |
Received training specific to pediatric review process | ||
Yes | 2 (1-2.5) | 0.04 |
No | 1 (0-2) |
Knowledge score was unrelated to status as an affiliated vs. unaffiliated IRB member, prior professional experience in child health, or development; prior participation in a protocol as a principal investigator, coinvestigator, or study staff; years of IRB service; number of protocols reviewed by the respondent’s IRB; percent of protocols reviewed by the respondent’s IRB that are primarily pediatric; or receipt of ongoing education regarding IRB review.