Table 3.
Expectations to use evidence-based decision making (n = 72), Mississippi, USA, 2010
| Total | State Office | District Office | p* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Programs | ||||
| Health Dept. Leaders | 75% | 74% | 77% | .78 |
| Direct Supervisor | 60% | 66% | 53% | .30 |
| Community Partners | 59% | 55% | 63% | .50 |
| Co-workers | 40% | 45% | 33% | .34 |
| Chronic Disease Programs | ||||
| Health Dept. Leaders | 65% | 68% | 60% | .47 |
| Direct Supervisor | 50% | 61% | 37% | .05 |
| Community Partners | 52% | 55% | 47% | .48 |
| Co-workers | 29% | 37% | 20% | .13 |
*p value for Pearson chi-square testing differences between state and district offices