Table 7 Test results for differences in group mean between Control group 1 at T1 and Control group 2 at T2

Sum scores on knowledge

0.202

(-0.001 - 0.405)

0.08

Sum scores on behavior in case of tick bite

−0.016

(-0.353 - 0.321)

0.88

Sum scores on recognizing symptoms

0.045

(-0.117 - 0.207)

0.80

Likert scores on perceived severity overall

0.034

(-0.148 - 0.216)

0.88

Likert scores on anxiety

−0.033

(-0.281 - 0.215)

0.87

Likert scores on seriousness

0.101

(-0.075 - 0.278)

0.43

Likert scores on susceptibility

0.186

(-0.027 - 0.398)

0.32

Likert scores on self-efficacy

0.024

(-0.152 - 0.201)

0.98

Likert scores on perceived efficacy

0.237

(0.043 - 0.432)

0.06

Likert scores on intention

0.089

(-0.077 - 0.255)

0.52

Fraction of correct answers on health monitoring time

0.019

(-0.053 - 0.091)

0.89