Table 3 Comparison of pre-, and post-intervention hand hygiene knowledge scores
From: An educational intervention to improve hand hygiene compliance in Vietnam
Profession | Pre-score mean (SD) | Post-score mean (SD) | Difference mean (SD) | 95% CI | t | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Doctor (n = 25) | 16.2 (2.8) | 18.1 (2.1) | 1.9 (2.5) | 0.8 to 2.9 | 3.66 | 0.001 |
Registered nurse (n = 50) | 17.5 (2.2) | 18.6 (2.1) | 1.1 (2.2) | 0.5 to 1.7 | 3.63 | 0.001 |
Midwife (n = 95) | 17.3 (2.4) | 18.8 (2.3) | 1.5 (2.5) | 1.0 to 2.0 | 5.90 | < 0.001 |
Technician (n = 28) | 15.7 (2.9) | 17.0 (1.8) | 2.0 (3.3) | 0.8 to 3.3 | 3.27 | 0.003 |
Total (n = 198) | 17.0 (2.6) | 18.5 (2.2) | 1.5 (2.5) | 1.9 to 1.2 | 8.43 | < 0.001 |