| Three students did not complete both the pretest and the posttest, resulting in a final sample of 189 students. |
| Children in state preschools had significantly better functioning at pre-test and posttest than children in the other three groups. |
| As observed, the score of pretest and posttest of the control group does not differ and is relatively the same. |
| Most informants reported surprise and dismay at the absence of posttest counselling. |
| First, it was hypothesized that participants would communicate with their children more at posttest than at pretest. |
| After the training, trainers can use the posttest to measure change in the participants' knowledge and perspectives. |
