Table 2 Change in self-assessment of skills among the study respondents
Self-assessment of skills | skills Level, Mean(SD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Pre-test | Post-test | Follow-up test |
Cope with and lead changes in public health practice | 3.05(1.07) | 4.12(0.75)* | 4.07(0.82)* |
Match the skills and knowledge of public health workers with appropriate tasks | 3.15(0.96) | 3.68(0.85)* | 3.76(0.86)* |
Deal with cultural and ethnic diversity in the context of access to health services | 2.95(1.00) | 3.85(0.82)* | 3.83(0.63)* |
Mobilize resources in the community needed to increase access to public health services | 2.73(0.87) | 3.71(0.78)* | 3.76(0.80)* |
Communicate clearly and effectively public health laws and regulations | 2.76(0.89) | 3.66(0.85)* | 3.76(0.86)* |
Advocate for the enforcement of laws and regulations pertaining to public health | 2.88(0.95) | 3.80(0.84)* | 3.78(0.85)* |
Understand the administrative, social, and political implications of alternative policy options | 2.54(0.92) | 3.49(0.71)* | 3.68(0.69)* |
Work with, coordinate, and/or lead community efforts to address public health problems | 2.88(0.81) | 3.80(0.71)* | 3.76(0.70)* |
Build strong and ongoing relationships with the community | 2.95(0.86) | 3.90(0.80)* | 3.93(0.85)* |
Interact, inform, and educate individuals from diverse backgrounds | 2.93(0.98) | 3.85(0.91)* | 3.83(0.67)* |
Use the media and other forums to inform, educate, and empower people about health issues | 2.98(0.88) | 4.02(0.72)* | 3.98(0.79)* |
Collaborate with colleagues and the community to manage and investigate public health problems | 3.05(1.05) | 3.80(0.87)* | 3.76(0.77)* |
Accurately and effectively communicate information to a professional and a lay audience | 2.93(0.96) | 3.83(0.80)* | 3.85(0.76)* |
Lead and participate in groups to identify public health problems | 2.95(0.86) | 4.07(0.72)* | 3.98(0.79)* |
Use visual representations of data to identify public health problems | 2.66(0.94) | 3.83(0.74)* | 3.95(0.74)* |