Table 5.
Differences in CHN learning needs by province/territory (means, standard deviations and F values)
| Top 10 learning needs (mean >0.5) | BC | AB | SK | MB | ON | QC | NB | PEI | NS | NL | TERR | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I recognize trends in epidemiology data. |
0.71 (1.07) |
0.70 (1.06) |
0.74 (1.00) |
0.69 (1.09) |
0.79 (0.95) |
0.49 (1.15) |
0.78 (0.88) |
1.05 (0.81) |
0.78 (0.93) |
0.88 (0.86) |
0.97 (0.89) |
F = 1.83 (df 10, 1186) p = 0.0517* |
| I use nursing informatics (i.e., information and communication technology) which includes generation, management, and processing of relevant data to support nursing practice. |
0.58 (1.01) |
0.64 (0.93) |
0.65 (1.03) |
0.65 (0.96) |
0.61 (1.02) |
0.84 (0.96) |
0.94 (0.84) |
1.05 (0.82) |
0.72 (0.95) |
0.81 (0.95) |
0.97 (0.78) |
F = 2.47 (df 10, 1239) p = 0.0063* |
| I apply epidemiological principles in using strategies such as, a) screening, b) surveillance, c) communicable disease response, d) outbreak management and e) education. |
0.60 (1.07) |
0.51 (1.04) |
0.42 (1.09) |
0.50 (1.11) |
0.53 (1.04) |
0.71 (0.96) |
0.70 (1.10) |
0.88 (0.84) |
0.65 (0.94) |
0.79 (0.87) |
0.92 (0.81) |
F = 2.31 (df 10, 1191) p = 0.0108* |
| I use research findings. |
0.46(1.00) |
0.57 (0.88) |
0.55 (1.01) |
0.58 (0.91) |
0.44 (1.01) |
0.69 (0.97) |
0.73 (0.92) |
0.53 (0.88) |
0.57 (0.89) |
0.70 (0.95) |
0.81 (0.93) |
F = 1.50 (df 10, 1238) p = 0.1348 |
| I use community development principles when I engage the individual/community in a consultative process. |
0.67(1.03) |
0.51 (0.99) |
0.34 (1.05) |
0.69 (0.99) |
0.52 (0.91) |
0.52 (0.85) |
0.58 (1.02) |
0.90 (0.86) |
0.51 (1.02) |
0.61 (0.92) |
0.93 (0.83) |
F = 2.68 (df 10, 1177) p = 0.0030* |
| I use principles of social justice to support those who are unable to take action for themselves. |
0.67 (0.95) |
0.52 (1.03) |
0.46 (0.98) |
0.47 (0.96) |
0.56 (0.95) |
0.50 (1.02) |
0.59 (1.08) |
0.72 (0.88) |
0.52 (1.04) |
0.66 (0.97) |
0.81 (0.86) |
F = 1.18 (10, 1204) p = 0.2988 |
| I use a comprehensive mix of community/population based strategies (such as coalition building, intersectoral partnerships, and networking) to address issues of concern to groups/populations. |
0.56 (1.02) |
0.46 (1.03) |
0.41 (1.02) |
0.66 (1.02) |
0.49 (0.98) |
0.39 (1.02) |
0.64 (1.02) |
0.65 (1.00) |
0.49 (1.02) |
0.66 (0.97) |
0.89 (0.90) |
F = 1.94 (10, 1156) p = 0.0365* |
| I advocate for healthy public policy, by participating in legislative and policymaking activities that influence health determinants. |
0.58 (1.02) |
0.41 (1.03) |
0.56 (0.97) |
0.62 (1.00) |
0.57 (0.96) |
0.18 (1.02) |
0.53 (1.04) |
0.79 (0.97) |
0.57 (1.02) |
0.71 (0.99) |
0.70 (0.94) |
F = 2.57 (df 10, 1172) p = 0.0044* |
| In partnership with stakeholders, I evaluate population health promotion programs systematically. |
0.45 (0.97) |
0.43 (1.10) |
0.53 (1.06) |
0.52 (1.07) |
0.32 (1.06) |
0.51 (0.92) |
0.58 (1.01) |
0.86 (0.87) |
0.39 (1.04) |
0.73 (0.93) |
0.97 (0.84) |
F = 3.17 (df 10, 1161) p = 0.0005* |
| I use community development principles when I: d) assist the group/community to marshal available resources to support taking action on their health issues. | 0.40 (1.04) | 0.47 (1.01) | 0.39 (1.01) | 0.57 (1.04) | 0.41 (0.95) | 0.57 (0.85) | 0.57 (1.01) | 0.86 (0.84) | 0.51 (1.02) | 0.51 (0.92) | 0.86 (0.86) | F = 2.055 (df 2, 1164) p = 0.0254* |
*F value significant at p < 0.05. Bolded values indicate a higher learning need compared to at least one other group as identified through Tukey HSD pairwise comparisons of means, where HSD Test value > critical value.