Difference between midwives’ post- and pre-training scores*
| Arm A | Arm B | Arm C | p Value‡ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *All scored on a 5 point scale, so maximum difference is 5 points, unless indicated. | ||||
| †Difference in % expected to quit. | ||||
| ‡Analysis of variance for difference between means. | ||||
| N/A, not applicable. | ||||
| Change in understanding of TTM (mean (SD)) | N/A | 3.0 (1.5) | 2.0 (1.1) | 0.16 |
| Change in involvement in research have negative impact on midwife patient relationship (mean (SD)) | −0.2 (0.8) | −0.4 (1.1) | − 0.6 (1.1) | 0.54 |
| Change in confidence that TTM will reduce smoking (B and C) (mean (SD)) | N/A | −0.4 (1.4) | −0.4 (1.3) | 0.98 |
| Change in confidence that interventions will reduce smoking (mean (SD)) | 0.3 (1.0) | 1.0 (1.0) | 0.9 (0.8) | 0.022 |
| Change in % of women in research trial expected to give up smoking during pregnancy (mean (SD))† | −7.0 (14.5) | 13.2 (20.4) | 6.9 (27.6) | 0.010 |
| Change in involvement in research change attitude to own or others smoking (mean (SD)) | 0.1 (0.4) | −0.2 (0.4) | −0.2 (0.5) | 0.021 |