Table 3 Scenarios for evaluation of knowledge
Scenarios | Pre-Test Mean Score (n = 210) | Post-Test Mean Score (n = 210) | Effect Size |
|---|---|---|---|
Scenario A; A term infant with respiratory distress | 8.28 ± 1.58 | 9.04 ± 1.14* | 0.55 |
Scenario B: A 2-hour old 32 week preterm infant with respiratory distress | 7.90 ± 1.83 | 9.18 ± 1.05* | 0.87 |
Scenario C: A 4-day old baby with jaundice, fever and a seizure | 8.39 ± 1.53 | 9.56 ± 0.81* | 0.96 |
Scenario D: A well term infant after intubation and suctioning for meconium-stained amniotic fluid | 6.95 ± 2.10 | 7.10 ± 1.93 | Not significant |
Total (maximum 40) | 31.37 ± 5.12 | 34.74 ± 3.53* | 0.77 |