**3.2 Independent t-test (RISLE)**

Immediate post-training assessment indicated statistically significant overall reductions in RISLE mean scores based on gender (−2.11, 95% CI -4.21 to −0.02, P = 0.05) and marital status (−3.36, 95% CI -5.22 to −1.49, P = 0.001). The reductions in test items based on gender levels occurred for *"life is intolerable"* P = 0.000), *"wish to be out of this world"* (P = 0.04), *and "kill myself before the authorities execute me for alleged murder"* (P = 0.05). Other statistically significant reductions occurred for *"relieve my relatives of my problems"* (P = 0.03), *"punish my relatives"* (P = 0.01), *"kill myself before the full features of HIV/AIDS show up"* (P = 0.01), and *"wish to be dead than alive"* (P = 0.04). Based on marital status, significant reductions in RISLE mean scores occurred for *"during difficult times"* (P = 0.04), *"kill myself before they do so for alleged murder"* (P = 0.005), "if there is no way out" (P = 0.01), *"relieve relatives of my problems"* (P = 0.01), and *"lost control"* (P = 0.04). However RISLE mean score increased significantly for respondents aged 35 years and older over those aged less than 35 years for the test item regarding social support from significant others *"remind relatives of their responsibilities"* (P = 0.02).
