Table 1 Participants pre and post training self-reported knowledge ratings & statistical significance
| Â | Pre training | Post training | |
|---|---|---|---|
Knowledge of: | Average, median knowledge rating (response range) | % Participants rating knowledge as better - including ‘much’, ‘somewhat’ or ‘a little’ (% stating ‘much better’) | Statistical significance of a change in knowledge, yes/no 95% CIs expressed as (much, somewhat, a little better LCL to UCL; stayed the same LCL to UCL) |
1 = poor knowledge 10 = highly knowledgeable | |||
(a) Range of risks related to obesity | 8 (response range 1–10) | 89% (40%) | Yes (73 to 97; 3 to 27) |
(b) Pregnancy specific food and nutrition messages (based on the eatwell plate) | 6 (response range 1–10) | 97% (59%) | Yes (85 to 100; 0 to 15) |
(c) Vitamins recommended during pregnancy, particularly for women with a raised BMI (including why, when, and amounts) | 7.5 (response range 2–10) | 80% (34%) | Yes (63 to 92; 8 to 37) |
(d) Benefits of being physically active during pregnancy | 8 (response range 4–10) | 77% (31%) | Yes (60 to 90; 10 to 40) |
(e) Recommended weight gain for women during pregnancy | 7 (response range 2–10) | 91% (69%) | Yes (77 to 98; 10 to 40) |
(f) Ways to initiate conversations with women about ‘change’ related to their dietary and physical activity behaviours | 7 (response range 1–10) | 91% (60%) | Yes (77 to 98; 2 to 23) |
Statistical significance of difference in knowledge between statements Friedman’s two-way ANOVA | P < 0.005 |  | |