Table 4.
Test of significance of variation (Independent sample t-test and one way ANOVA) in knowledge score by socio-demographic characteristics, Illu Aba Bor and Buno Bedelle Zones, Southwest Ethiopian, 2020
| Variables | Mean(±SD) Knowledge | t-test | F-test | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age in years | ||||
| < 25 | 8.79 ± 1.27 | 3.013 | 0.050 | |
| 25–35 | 9.13 ± 0.96 | |||
| > 35 | 9.08 ± 0.94 | |||
| Sex | ||||
| Male | 9.05 ± 1.13 | 1.073 | 0.284 | |
| Female | 8.93 ± 1.34 | |||
| Educational status | ||||
| Diploma | 8.96 ± 1.22 | 0.679 | 0.508 | |
| Degree | 9.09 ± 0.90 | |||
| Masters | 9.20 ± 1.03 | |||
| Profession | ||||
| Nurse | 9.01 ± 1.08 | 0.543 | 0.744 | |
| Physician | 8.96 ± 1.45 | |||
| Midwife Nurse | 9.11 ± 0.84 | |||
| Health officer | 9.25 ± 0.72 | |||
| Lab. Technicians | 8.83 ± 1.42 | |||
| Pharmacy professional | 9.03 ± 1.05 | |||
| Years of service | ||||
| < 5 years | 8.89 ± 1.19 | 2.361 | 0.096 | |
| 5–10 years | 9.18 ± 0.89 | |||
| > 10 years | 9.04 ± 1.05 | |||
SD Standard deviation