Table 3.
Differences in knowledge about colorectal cancer (N = 52)
| Variables | Pre-test n (%) | Post-test n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| The organ where CRC1 starts | ||
|
Colon & rectum Liver Stomach Small intestine Not Available |
24 (46.2%) 2 (3.8%) 12 (23.1%) 15 (28.8%) 1 (1.9%) |
47 (90.4%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 5 (9.6%) 0 (0%) |
| What does FIT2 detect | ||
|
Blood Fat Tumors Polyps Not Available |
16 (30.8%) 21 (40.4%) 9 (17.3%) 12 (23.1%) 3 (5.8%) |
31 (59.6%) 6 (11.5%) 1 (1.9%) 18 (34.6%) 1 (1.9%) |
| Risk factors for CRC | ||
|
Poor diet Smoking Lack of physical activity Heavy drinking Overweight Not Available |
41 (78.8%) 18 (34.6%) 8 (15.4%) 12 (23.1%) 15 (28.8%) 1 (1.9%) |
50 (96.2%) 48 (92.3%) 46 (88.5%) 43 (82.7%) 41 (78.8%) 5 (9.6%) |
| Eligible age for colonoscopy screening | ||
|
25 35 45 55 Not Available |
6 (11.5%) 12 (23.1%) 16 (30.8%) 14 (26.9%) 4 (7.7%) |
2 (3.8%) 1 (1.9%) 45 (88.5%) 1 (1.9%) 2 (3.8%) |
| Eligible age for FIT test | ||
|
25 35 45 55 Not Available |
15 (28.8%) 17 (32.7%) 13 (25.0%) 6 (11.5%) 1 (1.9%) |
14 (26.9%) 11 (21.2%) 26 (50.0%) 1 (1.9%) 0 (0.0%) |
| Family history of Lynch Syndrome raises CRC risk | ||
|
True False Not Available |
16 (30.8%) 28 (53%) 8(15.4%) |
46 (88.5%) 5 (9.6%) 1 (1.9%) |
| Early detection leads to higher survival | ||
| True False Not Available | 45 (86.5%)7 (13.5%)0 (0.0%) | 51 (98.1%)0 (0.0%)1(0.2%) |
| CRC may be present without symptoms | ||
|
True False Not Available |
28 (53.8%) 20 (38.5%) 4 (7.7%) |
48 (92.3%) 1 (1.9%) 3 (5.8%) |
| Polyps are precursors of CRC | ||
| True False Not Available | 36 (69.2%)9 (17.3%)7 (13.5%) | 48 (92.3%)1 (1.9%)3 (5.8%) |
| Colonoscopy can detect polyps | ||
|
True False Not Available |
35 (67.3%) 14 (26.9%) 3 (5.8%) |
51 (98.1%) 0 (0.0%) 1 (1.9%) |
| Processed meats are high risk for CRC | ||
|
True False Not Available |
35 (67.3%) 3 (25.0%) 4 (7.7%) |
47 (90.4%) 4 (7.7%) 1 (1.9%) |
| It’s okay to skip CRC screening if there are no symptoms | ||
| True False Not Available | 29 (55.8%)21 (40.4%)2 (3.8%) | 7 (13.5%)44 (84.6%)1 (1.9%) |
| Family history of CRC is a risk factor | ||
|
True False Not Available |
29 (55.8%) 20 (38.5%) 3 (5.8%) |
49 (94.2%) 2 (3.8%) 1 (1.9%) |
| Physical activity is not a risk factor for CRC | ||
|
True False Not Available |
18 (34.6%) 30 (57.7%) 4 (7.7%) |
16 (30.8%) 32 (61.5%) 4 (7.7%) |
1Colorectal Cancer; 2Fecal immunochemical test (FIT)