Table 2 Comparison of mean scores of planned behavior theory in the two groups before and 3 months after the educational intervention

Attitude

Control

3.34 ± 20.25

3.28 ± 20.6

0.19

Case

3.25 ± 20.68

2.35 ± 25.58

P < 0/001

p value

0.18

P < 0/001

Subjective norms

 Control

3.60 ± 14.14

3.45 ± 14.21

0.23

 Case

3.64 ± 14.18

3.28 ± 18.33

P < 0.001

 p value

0.68

P < 0.001

Perceived behavioral control

 Control

1.00 ± 5.74

1.12 ± 5.80

0.35

 Case

1.00 ± 5.82

2.11 ± 8.89

P < 0.001

 P value

0.65

P < 0.001

 Control

2.14 ± 5.78

2.31 ± 5.85

0.41

 Case

2.35 ± 5.34

2.12 ± 9.45

P < 0.001

 P value

0.76

P < 0.001

Behavioral intent

 Control

3.34 ± 20.25

3.28 ± 20.6

0.19

 Case

3.25 ± 20.68

2.35 ± 25.58

P < 0/001

 P value

0.18

P < 0/001