Table 5 Comparative results before and after the intervention in the intervention and control groups

Knowledge

df = 2 f = 19.45 p < 0.001

df = 2 f = 4.38 p = 0.052

Perceived sensitivity

df = 2 f = 13.71 p = 0.002

df = 2 f = 26 p = 0.061

Severely perceived

df = 2 f = 17.22 p < 0.001

df = 2 f = 20.41 p = 0.084

Perceived benefits

df = 2 f = 13.3 p = 0.001

df = 2 f = 15.26 p = 0.052

Perceived obstacles

df = 2 f = 8.33 p < 0.001

df = 2 f = 0.29 p = 0.061

Cues to Action

df = 2 f = 0.29 p < 0.001

df = 2 f = 5.53 p = 0.072

Efficacy

df = 2 f = 12.57 p < 0.001

df = 2 f = 29.87 p = 0.051

Behavior

df = 2 f = 13.1 p < 0.001

df = 2 f = 21.12 p = 1