Percentage of the correct answer
| Questions | Correct answer (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pretest | Posttest | |
| Q1 Thalassemia is a genetic disease that can be inherited from one or both parents | 89.47 | 100 |
| Q2 Thalassemia is a blood disorder caused by impaired hemoglobin production | 91.23 | 96.49 |
| Q3 Thalassemia is an infectious disease | 89.47 | 87.22 |
| Q4 Symptoms of thalassemia vary from asymptomatic/mild, moderate and severe symptoms | 92.98 | 100 |
| Q5 The main symptom of thalassemia major is anemia, which is weakness, fatigue, lethargy, pale face, sometimes with yellow sclerae | 92.98 | 98.25 |
| Q6 Thalassemic major can be prevented by not marrying another with a thalassemia trait | 92.98 | 94.74 |
| Q7 Not all anemia is thalassemia, thus examination by health personnel is necessary | 94.74 | 98.25 |
| Q8 Thalassemia screening includes a history of thalassemia or repeated transfusions in family members, a history of anemia, physical examination and blood tests | 91.23 | 96.49 |
| Q9 Thalassemia major requires life-long blood transfusions to maintain hemoglobin levels | 87.72 | 100 |
| Q10 Blood donation is needed to ensure the availability of blood supply for those who need it, including thalassemia | 94.74 | 94.74 |
| Q11 Stigma/negative views from society, economic burdens, physical changes are factors that can cause psychological problems in parents and survivors of thalassemia | 91.23 | 94.74 |
| Q12 Government and community support, especially in their immediate environment, is needed by thalassemia survivors and their families | 94.49 | 98.25 |
| Mean | 92,11% | 96,64% |
| Questions | Correct answer (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pretest | Posttest | |
| Q1 Thalassemia is a genetic disease that can be inherited from one or both parents | 89.47 | 100 |
| Q2 Thalassemia is a blood disorder caused by impaired hemoglobin production | 91.23 | 96.49 |
| Q3 Thalassemia is an infectious disease | 89.47 | 87.22 |
| Q4 Symptoms of thalassemia vary from asymptomatic/mild, moderate and severe symptoms | 92.98 | 100 |
| Q5 The main symptom of thalassemia major is anemia, which is weakness, fatigue, lethargy, pale face, sometimes with yellow sclerae | 92.98 | 98.25 |
| Q6 Thalassemic major can be prevented by not marrying another with a thalassemia trait | 92.98 | 94.74 |
| Q7 Not all anemia is thalassemia, thus examination by health personnel is necessary | 94.74 | 98.25 |
| Q8 Thalassemia screening includes a history of thalassemia or repeated transfusions in family members, a history of anemia, physical examination and blood tests | 91.23 | 96.49 |
| Q9 Thalassemia major requires life-long blood transfusions to maintain hemoglobin levels | 87.72 | 100 |
| Q10 Blood donation is needed to ensure the availability of blood supply for those who need it, including thalassemia | 94.74 | 94.74 |
| Q11 Stigma/negative views from society, economic burdens, physical changes are factors that can cause psychological problems in parents and survivors of thalassemia | 91.23 | 94.74 |
| Q12 Government and community support, especially in their immediate environment, is needed by thalassemia survivors and their families | 94.49 | 98.25 |
| 92,11% | 96,64% | |