Table 3.
Pre- and post-tutorial scores for correct responses to knowledge questions
| Question no. | Description of question | Pre-tutorial % FHWs with correct responses | Post-tutorial % FHWs with correct responses | Delta score (% of difference/pre-EAT score) | P value from Z test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question: 1 | As far as you know, what is the natural causative agent of Ebola fever? | 100.0 | 99 | −1.5 | 0.08 |
| Question: 2 | As far as you know, what is the natural host of Ebola fever? | 8.9 | 7.4 | −17 | 0.5 |
| Question: 3 | As far as you know, Ebola fever can be transmitted from human to human by (more than one answer is possible) | 47.3 | 63.5 | 34 | 0.001a |
| Question: 4 | Common symptoms of Ebola fever include (more than one answer is possible) | 41.4 | 64.0 | 55 | 0.001a |
| Question: 5 | As far as you know, can Ebola be treated? | 38.4 | 44.8 | 17 | 0.19 |
| Question: 6 | Ebola fever is treated with | 93.6 | 97.0 | 4 | 0.10 |
| Question: 7 | As far as you know, is Ebola fever preventable? | 44.8 | 60.6 | 35 | 0.001a |
| Question: 8 | Ebola fever may be prevented by (more than one answer is possible) | 99.5 | 99.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Question: 9 | Do you think Ebola fever is a serious disease that can lead to death | 80.8 | 78.3 | −3 | 0.54 |
| Average knowledge (%) | 61.6 | 68.2 | 11 | ||
aStatistically significant
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