Table 4.
Frequency of correct responses to factual knowledge of ECT pre and post intervention
| Variables | Pre-intervention | Post-intervention | p |
| Correct responses: n (%) |
Correct responses: n (%) |
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| Anaesthesia may be used in ECT if facilities are available |
33 (48.5) | 62 (91.2) | 0.01 |
| During ECT, the jerking movements are important in treatment |
16 (23.5) | 48 (70.5) | 0.01 |
| ECT is effective in the treatment of mania |
23 (33.8) | 42 (61.7) | 0.01 |
| Recent myocardial infarction is a contraindication to ECT |
31 (45.5) | 64 (94.1) | 0.01 |
| ECT is contraindicated in patients with seizure disorders |
11 (16.2) | 17 (25) | 0.2 |