Changes in overall knowledge and confidence in managing RF and RHD using paired t-test
| Variables | Pretest mean (SD) | Post-test mean (SD) | P value |
| Overall knowledge | 9.98 (2.4) | 13.78 (1.9) | <0.001 |
| Confidence in identifying sore throat aetiology | 3.66 (1.08) | 3.98 (1.09) | 0.01 |
| Confidence in recognising, evaluating and managing RF | 3.91 (0.88) | 4.30 (0.84) | <0.001 |
Significant at p<0.05.
RF, rheumatic fever; RHD, rheumatic heart disease.