Table 3 Comparison of thalassemia knowledge and attitude scores of individuals from the intervention and the control groups before conducting the health education
From: Effect of health education on severe thalassemia prevention and control in communities in Cambodia
Thalassemia knowledge and attitude | Intervention group (N = 124) | Control group (N = 117) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Knowledge of thalassemia score | 0.09a | ||
Mean (SD) | 2.6 (1.1) | 2.9 (1.3) | |
Median (range) | 3 (0 to 5) | 3 (0 to 7) | |
Attitude towards thalassemia score | 0.20a | ||
Mean (SD) | 4.6 (1.8) | 5.1 (1.6) | |
Median (range) | 5 (1 to 8) | 5 (1 to 8) | |