Table 2.
Comparative analysis of key outcome measures of knowing your numbers.
| Measure | Freshmen | Pharmacy IP1 | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health-Related Numbers | |||
| Knowledge of total cholesterol level, yes (%) | 5.3 | 10.0 | 0.280 |
| Knowledge of blood pressure, yes (%) | 27.8 | 45.6 | 0.010 |
| Knowledge of blood glucose, yes (%) | 7.5 | 8.9 | 0.906 |
| Knowledge of body mass index (BMI), yes (%) | 40.9 | 43.3 | 0.825 |
| Correct response to a reference range for a healthy adult: | |||
| Total cholesterol | 27.8 | 30.0 | 0.334 |
| Blood pressure | 62.9 | 74.4 | 0.049 |
| Blood Glucose | 26.3 | 23.3 | 0.456 |
| Body Mass Index | 23.1 | 38.9 | 0.044 |
| Composite Measures | |||
| Knowledge Score of Participant’s Numbers | 0.81 ± 0.95 | 1.08 ± 1.08 | 0.053 |
| Knowledge Score of Normal Reference Values | 1.40 ± 0.10 | 1.67 ± 0.11 | 0.082 |
| Physical Activity for at least 30 min each day | 2.28 ± 2.14 | 2.66 ± 1.68 | 0.147 |
| Participant maintains a healthy diet, yes (%) | 36.1 | 64.4 | <0.0001 |
| Number of days in the past 7 days that the participant engaged in physical activity or exercise for at least 30 min each day (M ± S) | 2.28 ± 2.14 | 2.66 ± 1.68 | 0.147 |
Note: M: Sample mean; S: Sample standard deviation.