Table 3 Nutrition competence scores of Australian medical students (n = 195)
Nutrition Competence Construct | Type of Medical Degree | n | Mean (SD) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Knowledge (Maximum = 35) | Undergraduate | 90 | 17.7 (4.0) | 0.90 |
Post Graduate | 105 | 17.6 (4.2) | ||
All students | 195 | 17.6 (4.1) | ||
Skills (Maximum = 55) | Undergraduate | 90 | 29.8 (7.0) | 0.99 |
Post Graduate | 105 | 29.8 (8.2) | ||
All students | 195 | 29.8 (7.6) | ||
Communication (Maximum = 45) | Undergraduate | 90 | 29.0 (6.4) | 0.47 |
Post Graduate | 105 | 28.3 (6.7) | ||
All students | 195 | 28.7 (6.5) | ||
Attitudes (Maximum = 40) | Undergraduate | 90 | 35.9 (3.9) | 0.94 |
Postgraduate | 105 | 36.0 (4.1) | ||
All students | 195 | 35.9 (4.0) |