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Table 3 Pre and post training theoretical mean score on smear reading by different characteristics of trainees, Adama regional laboratory, 2009

From: The role of AFB microscopy training in improving the performance of laboratory professionals: analysis of pre and post training evaluation scores

Trainees’ characteristics

Pre training theoretical mean score in %

SD

P-value

Post training theoretical mean score in %

SD

P-value

Sex

Male

61.8

15.3

0.857

83.9

11.6

0.578

Female

62.2

16.2

85.5

11.9

Qualification

Diploma

61.8

13.9

0.970

85.5

11.2

0.001*

Degree

61.7

19.4

80.1

12.3

Service year

0–3

62.5

16.0

0.987

83.4

11.8

0.904

4–7

57.8

15.6

85.4

11.3

8–11

63.9

10.0

86.5

11.2

2–15

59.5

16.3

88.0

10.4

> = 20

67.6

18.9

81.4

14.7

Previous training

Yes

62.5

16.6

0.461

85.2

12.1

0.129

No

61.1

14.4

83.3

11.4

Health institution

Government

62.4

16.4

0.126

83.8

12.1

0.354

Private

59.8

12.0

85.2

10.2

  1. SD = standard deviation, * = statistically significant.