Table 1.

Survey results of the reaction of the trainees to the training program (N=48)

Questionnaire (in English)	Average scorea)± standard deviation
The program's goals and objectives were clearly stated.	4.50±0.65
The material in the program was relevant to clinical practice at the district level.	4.70±0.52
The material in the program was well organized.	4.10±0.69
The instructor was knowledgeable of the subject matter.	4.77±0.45
The instructor was an effective communicator.	4.58±0.59
The instructor was well prepared.	4.50±0.59
The method of instruction was appropriate for this program.	4.54±0.63
There was sufficient opportunity for discussion and interaction.	4.08±0.67
There were enough practical sessions (bedside teaching) in the training program.	4.18±0.82
The handbook will be helpful to me.	4.87±0.38
The facilities were suitable.	4.29±0.68
The schedule was suitable.	4.29±0.63
I will be able to apply much of the material to clinical practice at the district level.	4.59±0.54
I feel that the program will help me improve my clinical practice at the district level.	4.75±0.44
Total	4.48±0.37

^a)Five-point Likert scale: 1: strongly disagree, 2: disagree, 3: neutral, 4: agree, 5: strongly agree.