Table 2. Responses of Participants, Nolan the Giant Colon Survey, 2011–2012.
| Question Category | Pre-visit, % | Post-visit, % |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledgea | ||
| At what age should a person have their first screening for colorectal cancer? (Answered correctly, age 50) | 65.1 | 94.0 |
| Removing a polyp from your colon can prevent cancer. (Answered correctly, yes) | 80.9 | 94.5 |
| Colorectal cancer always has symptoms that you can feel. (Answered correctly, no) | 92.4 | 94.7 |
| If you have a family member with colon cancer, you are at a higher risk of having it too. (Answered correctly, yes) | 87.6 | 92.4 |
| Intention | ||
| Ever screened previously? (n = 865) | ||
| Yes (n = 304) | 35.1 | NA |
| No (n = 561) | 64.9 | NA |
| Likelihood of getting screened, mean score (n = 771)b | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Social Support | ||
| Comfort talking about CRC (1-5 scale), avg (n = 759) b | 3.8 | 3.9 |
Abbreviation: NA, not applicable.
a
Difference significant at P < .05; calculated using McNemar test.
b
Mean difference significant at P < .05, calculated by using paired samples t tests for mean change. Scores based on Likert scale (range, 1–5); higher responses indicate higher likelihood.