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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2015 Apr 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Immigr Minor Health. 2014 Apr;16(2):280–289. doi: 10.1007/s10903-012-9735-y

Table 2. Pre- and Post-test Frequencies for Promotora Knowledge.

Pre-test (n=48) Post-test (n=36)


Disagree Agree Disagree Agree
Knowledge of promotora role
 The role of a promotora is to be a good listener 7 (15%) 41 (85%) 2 (6%) 34 (94%)
 Promotoras are able to recommend specific treatments or medications to people 37 (77%) 11 (23%) 30 (83%) 6 (16%)
 Promotoras share information with people 7 (15%) 41 (85%) 3 (8%) 33 (92%)
 Its ok for a promotora to share her companeras problems with others 42 (88%) 6 (12%) 33 (92%) 3 (8%)
Knowledge of how to assist companeras
 The best way to help people is to tell them what they need to do. 33 (69%) 15 (31%) 30 (83%) 6 (17%)
 Before giving some advice about well being, start by asking questions. 15 (31%) 33 (69%) 5 (14%) 31 (86%)
Knowledge related to stress management
 Laughter can be a healthy way to cope with stress 2 (4%) 46 (96%) 1 (3%) 35 (97%)
 Gossip can be a healthy way to cope with stress 46 (96%) 2 (4%) 34 (94%) 2 (6%)
 Both good and bad changes can be stressful 14 (29%) 34(71%) 2 (6%) 34 (94%)
 Loss of appetite or a stomachache can by a sign of stress 8 (17%) 40 (83%) 1 (3%) 35 (97%)
 When I am feeling discouraged, a healthy way to cope is to yell at someone 44 (92%) 4 (8%) 35 (97%) 1 (3%)
 I have information about how to manage or reduce stress in my life 23 (48%) 25 (52%) 1 (3%) 35 (97%)
 I have someone who listens to me when I need to talk about my life 9 (19%) 39 (81%) 0 (0%) 34 (100%)
 I find that trying new way to manage or reduce my stress makes me feel less stressed 12 (25%) 36 (75%) 1 (3%) 35 (97%)
 I am committed to reducing stress in my life 4 (8%) 44 (92%) 1 (3%) 35 (97%)
 Being stressed all the time can be harmful for myself and my family 1 (2%) 47 (98%) 0 (0%) 36 (100%)