Table 3.
McNemar’s test analyses of pretest and posttest knowledge correct scores (total sample, N=210)
| No | Knowledge item | Pretest % | Posttest % | χ2 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Items obtained high percentage scores in both pretest and posttest | |||||
| 1 | Premarriage tests for genetic diseases in Jordan included thalassemia (hereditary anemia) | 88.1 | 96.2 | 9.48 | 0.002 |
| 2 | Some sexually transmitted infections are not cured with antibiotics | 79.5 | 92.4 | 13.80 | 0.000 |
| 3 | If one or both of the fiancé discovered that they carry the thalassemia gene, she or he is referred to a medical center for consultation in Jordan | 78.1 | 95.2 | 25.52 | 0.000 |
| 4 | Woman’s age affects the type of family planning method | 74.8 | 85.2 | 7.35 | 0.007 |
| 5 | Reproductive health concerns about girls and women’s health during childbearing age and beyond (postmenstruation) | 71.9 | 89.5 | 20.57 | 0.000 |
| Items obtained low percentage scores in pretest and high scores in posttest | |||||
| 6 | Burning and itching in the genital area are among the symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases | 42.9 | 93.8 | 96.03 | 0.000 |
| 7 | Women with repeated pregnancies are more susceptible to the risks of pregnancy | 65.2 | 96.7 | 58.68 | 0.000 |
| 8 | A person may contract sexually transmitted disease from one sexual intercourse | 66.7 | 92.9 | 41.07 | 0.000 |
| 9 | Some new mothers suffer from postpartum depression during the first 3–6 months after delivery | 61 | 90 | 48 | 0.000 |
| 10 | Reproductive health confirmed the right of an individual to freely choose a spouse, establish a family, and determine the number of children | 61.4 | 88.1 | 35.17 | 0.000 |
| 11 | Reproductive health focuses on both women’s and men’s role in reproductive health issues | 54.3 | 84.8 | 45.10 | 0.000 |
| 12 | Sexually transmitted infections may harm the newborn health such as causing congenital malformations | 65.7 | 83.3 | 18.25 | 0.000 |
| 13 | Premarriage physical examination and tests in Jordan are limited to detect genetic diseases and does not include sexually transmitted infection tests | 38.6 | 73.8 | 45.16 | 0.000 |
| Item obtained low percentage scores in both pretest and posttest | |||||
| 14 | Birth control pills are among the most effective means of family planning | 26.2 | 51.4 | 29.08 | 0.000 |