Table 3 Comparison of knowledge, perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, and practice before and after intervention
Variables | Before intervention (Mean ± SD) | After intervention (Mean ± SD) | P* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Knowledge | Intervention | 1.94 ± 1.08 | 4.84 ± 0.84 | < 0.001 |
Control | 2.1 ± 1.18 | 2.76 ± 1.41 | 0.11 | |
Perceived susceptibility | Intervention | 8.32 ± 1.99 | 9.52 ± 1.81 | 0.003 |
Control | 8.92 ± 2.21 | 8.76 ± 1.91 | 0.498 | |
Perceived severity | Intervention | 14.36 ± 1.99 | 14.78 ± 1.66 | 0.043 |
Control | 13.86 ± 2.12 | 13.80 ± 2.23 | 0.472 | |
Perceived benefits | Intervention | 7.20 ± 1.81 | 10.66 ± 1.79 | < 0.001 |
Control | 7.30 ± 2.32 | 7.52 ± 1.99 | 0.411 | |
Perceived barriers | Intervention | 9.88 ± 2.76 | 5.92 ± 2.81 | < 0.001 |
Control | 10.96 ± 4.39 | 12.68 ± 10.24 | 0.230 | |
Practice | Intervention | 148.34 ± 11.77 | 178.78 ± 14.35 | < 0.001 |
Control | 144.12 ± 11.42 | 147.36 ± 13.19 | 0.100 |