Table 2 Mean Likert-scores on the questions about knowledge and attitude towards STI (N = 246)
Moment of answering the questions | Before the e-learning program (Likert (Mean(SD))) | After the e-learning program (Likert (Mean(SD))) | Mean difference (95% confidence interval) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Questions | ||||
I always ask for sexual behavior when a patient presents with questions concerning STI | ||||
3.5(+/−0.6) | 3.6 (+/−0.6) | 0.10 (0.01 – 0.19) | 0.034a | |
I always ask for sexual behavior when a patient presents with STI-related complaints | ||||
3.6 (+/−0.5) | 3.6 (+/−0.6) | −0.05 (−0.13 – 0.03) | 0.202 | |
I find it easy to ask open questions about sexual behaviour | ||||
3.2(+/−0.6) | 3.3 (+/−0.6) | 0.05 (−0.04 – 0.14) | 0.240 | |
I find it difficult to discuss STI in patients with another cultural background | ||||
2.3 (+/−0.8) | 2.4 (+/−0.7) | 0.08 (−0.04 – 0.20) | 0.180 | |
When presenting with questions concerning contraception, I always give information about STI and safe sex | ||||
3.6 (+/−0.6) | 3.6 (+/−0.7) | −0.00 (−0.09 – 0.08) | 0.919 | |
When presenting for traveler advice, I always give information about STI and safe sex | ||||
1.8 (+/−0.9) | 1.8 (+/−0.9) | 0.00 (−0.13 – 0.14) | 0.947 | |
I feel competent enough to diagnose and treat STI | ||||
3.5 (+/−0.5) | 3.6 (+/−0.5) | 0.10 (0.02 – 0.18) | 0.011a | |
I only test for chlamydia in people <25 years of age with no risk factors | ||||
2.6 (+/−1.1) | 3.0 (+/−1.0) | 0.37 (0.22 – 0.53) | <0.001a | |
When presenting with flu-like symptoms, I consider the diagnosis of HIV | ||||
1.6 (+/−0.8) | 2.0 (+/−0,9) | 0.34 (0.22 – 0.46) | <0.001a | |
I pursue an active investigation policy towards chlamydia-infections in the GP-practice | ||||
2.4 (+/−0.9) | 2.5 (+/−0.8) | 0.06 (−0.07 – 0.20) | 0.361 | |
I pursue an active investigation policy towards HIV-infections in the GP-practice | ||||
1.9 (+/−0.9) | 2.1 (+/−0.8) | 0.22 (0.09 – 0.35) | 0.001a | |