| male(n = 102) | female(n = 100) |  | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | mean | (SD) | mean | (SD) | t |
the diagnostic literacy test (total score) | 44.47 | (14.91) | 48.87 | (11.19) | -2.37* |
QAAA | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   DIF | 9.43 | (4.08) | 11.37 | (3.71) | -3.47*** |
   EOT | 12.40 | (3.30) | 11.05 | (2.78) | 3.07** |
   CIC | 8.89 | (3.07) | 7.57 | (2.91) | 3.14** |
   DDF | 5.95 | (2.21) | 6.87 | (1.94) | -3.13** |