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Table 3 Frequency of use of EBPH course materials/resources (N = 144a)

From: Evaluating a train-the-trainer approach for improving capacity for evidence-based decision making in public health

At least monthly…

Total n (%)

SHD n (%)

LHD n (%)

Other n (%)

p-value*

Searched the scientific literature for information on programs

47 (32.9)

17 (44.7)

18 (22.8)

12 (46.2)

.02

Used the EBPH materials/skills in evaluating a program

31 (21.8)

14 (36.8)

9 (11.5)

8 (30.8)

.004

Used the EBPH materials/skills in modifying an existing program

28 (19.7)

10 (26.3)

11 (14.1)

7 (26.9)

.18

Used the EBPH materials/skills in planning a new program

27 (18.9)

9 (23.7)

10 (12.7)

8 (30.8)

.08

Used the EBPH materials/skills for grant applications

16 (11.3)

4 (10.5)

9 (11.5)

3 (12.0)

.98

Referred to the EBPH readings that were provided

15 (10.6)

4 (10.5)

7 (9.0)

4 (15.4)

.65

  1. *P value determined from Chi-square test statistic
  2. aNumber responding varied slightly by question
  3. SHD State Health Department, LHD Local Health Department