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Table 2 Self-assessment of confidence

From: Acute Care of At-Risk Newborns (ACoRN): quantitative and qualitative educational evaluation of the program in a region of China

Self-Assessment

Pre-Test

(n = 211)

Post-Test

(n = 211)

Identifying clinical signs

  

Baby who is sick

3.69 ± 0.91

4.36 ± 0.61*

Baby with respiratory distress

3.83 ± 0.89

4.43 ± 0.63*

Baby with central cyanosis

3.51 ± 0.99

4.42 ± 0.70*

Baby with signs of shock

3.21 ± 0.94

4.05 ± 0.66*

Baby with jitteriness/seizures

3.56 ± 0.97

4.38 ± 0.63*

Baby needs blood glucose check

3.45 ± 1.10

4.43 ± 0.65*

Baby has early signs of infection

3.04 ± 0.88

4.00 ± 0.74*

Deciding action to take

  

Tests a sick baby needs

3.36 ± 0.90

4.13 ± 0.71*

Treatments a sick baby needs

3.07 ± 0.96

3.95 ± 0.73*

If baby needs ventilation or CPAP

3.27 ± 1.01

4.21 ± 0.68*

Treatment for low glucose

3.34 ± 1.12

4.37 ± 0.77*

Performing actions

  

Start treatment with IV fluids

3.54 ± 1.03

4.18 ± 0.81*

Keep a stable temperature

3.63 ± 0.98

4.40 ± 0.65*

Speak with parents about baby

3.50 ± 0.87

4.15 ± 0.72*

Total

47.56 ± 10.37

59.21 ± 7.65*

  1. * Compare with pre-test score, p < 0.01.