Table 2 Difference in response frequency between unprompted, open ended questions and prompted questions for methods of diabetes education delivery (Questions 10 & 11)
| Method of education | Coded responses to unprompted, open ended questions n(%) of 477 | Responses to prompted questions n (%) of 451 | X2,(df), p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written | 0 (0%) | 211 (47%) | 286.18 (1), < 0.01 |
| Verbal | 217 (46%) | 426 (94%) | 258.89 (1), < 0.01 |
| Visual aid/video | 0 (0%) | 61 (14%) | 65.81 (1), < 0.01 |
| Handout - Individualized | 0 (0%) | 99 (< 1%) | 114.92 (1), < 0.01 |
| Handout - Proforma/Brochure | 0 (0%) | 232 (51%) | 324.42 (1), < 0.01 |
| Verbal + Written | 210 (44%) | 0 (0%) | 254.12 (1), < 0.01 |
| Verbal + Written + Visual | 16 (< 1%) | 0 (0%) | 13.48 (1), < 0.01 |
| Verbal + Visual | 6 (< 1%) | 0 (0%) | 3.92 (1), < 0.01 |
| No Education | 1 (< 1%) | 0 (0%) | 0.95 (1), 0.33 |
| Other (please specify) | 28 (< 1%) | 22 (< 1%) | 0.27 (1), 0.60 |