Table 4.
Statistics for knowledge test items
| Item | Pretest | Posttest | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Causes | 79% | 89% | 0.62 |
| 2. Screening age | 13% | 18% | 0.88 |
| 3. Signs (which of the following is a warning sign of prostate cancer?) | 50% | 87% | 0.02 |
| 4. Type of screening | 50% | 61% | 0.67 |
| 5. Men over the age of 40 should talk to their doctor about their risk for prostate cancer | 89% | 92% | 1 |
| 6. Having somebody in your family with prostate cancer increases the chance of getting prostate cancer | 76% | 95% | 0.19 |
| 7. The chance of getting prostate cancer goes up with age | 74% | 97% | 0.06 |
| 8. A diet high in fat will decrease the chance of getting prostate cancer | 68% | 87% | 0.29 |