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Table 2 Change in knowledge scores after training, by cadre

From: Reinvigorating postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device use in Pakistan: an observational assessment of competency-based training of health providers using low-cost simulation models

Cadre

Average score (%)

Change from pre-test to post-test

p-value for difference between cadres

Pre-test

Post-test

Percentage points

p-value

Doctors/WMOs (n = 59)

69.8

79.7

+  9.9

< 0.001

0.04

Midwives (n = 29)

62.8

77.1

+  14.3

< 0.001

 

Total (n = 88a)

67.5

78.8

+  11.3

  
  1. a59 doctors and 29 midwives (including LHVs, CMWs, nurses and FWWs) were observed at the end of training; 19 doctors and 7 midwives (all were nurses) were observed at the two-month follow up