Variable | Group | Before the intervention Mean (SD) | After the intervention Mean (SD) | Statistical test result | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
t | P-value* | ||||
Knowledge | Group- based training along with text messaging | 18.6 (3.4) | 23.3 (2.0) | −7.41 | < 0.001 |
CD- based training | 19 (4.5) | 20.22 (4.08) | −1.93 | 0.067 | |
Control group | 18.6 (3.5) | 18.6 (3.4) | 1/000 | 0.329 | |
Attitude | Group- based training along with text messaging | 64.2 (9.0) | 68.7 (9.5) | −3.13 | 0.005 |
CD- based training | 66.3 (13.50) | 67 (11.24) | −0.70 | 0.488 | |
Control group | 69.4 (8.7) | 69 (8.6) | 1.36 | 0.186 |