TABLE 4.
Total knowledge scores at pretest and postest, by message condition
Total Knowledge Score (out of 15) | Pretest M (SD) | Posttest M (SD) | Average Δ | p value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Full sample (N = 105) | 8.82 (2.31) | 10.33 (2.19) | 1.51 | <0.001 |
Facts Only Condition (N = 29) | 8.97 (2.44) | 9.69 (2.49) | 0.72 | <0.05 |
Facts and Myths Condition (N = 23) | 8.39 (2.48) | 9.86 (1.87) | 1.48 | <0.05 |
Facts, Myths, and Refutations Condition (N = 27) | 9.22 (2.22) | 10.70 (2.05) | 1.48 | <0.01 |
CDC Control Condition (N = 26) | 8.62 (2.12) | 11.08 (2.04) | 2.46 | <0.001 |