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Table 3 Average score and standard deviation of knowledge in pre-test and post-test according to the methods of formation (via internet and via DVD), according to the professions and the characteristics of the HTA (simple HTA, resistant or complicated HTA, useful knowledge of HTA)

From: Internet or dvd for distance learning to isolated rural health professionals, what is the best approach?

Groups

Number of Participants

Average score before training (Sda)

Average Score after training (Sda)

Average profit

p-value

By training modality

 Internet

56

7 (2,5)

14 (2,5)

7

<0,001

 DVD

36

7 (2.4)

15 (2,7)

8

<0,001

By profession

 Doctors Internet

24

7 (3,1)

14 (2,4)

7

<0,001

 Doctors DVD

24

8 (2,3)

16 (2,7)

8

<0,001

 Paramedics Internet

32

7 (2,4)

14 (2,2)

7

<0,001

 Paramedics DVD

12

7 (3,2)

14 (2,7)

7

<0,001

By hypertension characteristics

 HTA simple7 items Internet

56

4 (1,25)

5 (1,07)

1

<0,001

 DVD

36

4 (0,90)

5 (0,90)

1

<0,007

Complicated and resistant HTA 6 items

 Internet

56

1 (0,6)

4 (1,16)

3

<0,001

 DVD

36

1 (0,7)

5 (1,1)

4

<0,001

Useful HTA 7 items

 Internet

56

2 (1,11)

5 (1,03)

3

<0,001

 DVD

36

1 (0,8)

5 (1,06)

4

<0,001

  1. Sd a Standard deviation