Table 2.
Assessment of participants’ knowledge regarding familial risks pre- and post-GRACE learning sessions (n = 75).
| Knowledge items | Pre; n (%) | Post; n (%) | % change; p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| FHH refers to diseases and conditions that run in my family | |||
| Agree | 72 (96) | 72 (96) | 0; 1.00 |
| Disagree | 3 (4) | 3 (4) | |
| Knowing FHH will help in identifying risks for diseases | |||
| Agree | 70 (94) | 75 (100) | 6; 0.058 |
| Disagree | 5 (6) | 0 (0.0) | |
| Having a FDR with a chronic disease can increase chances of developing that disease | |||
| Agree | 72 (96) | 73 (97) | 1; 1.00 |
| Disagree | 3 (4) | 2 (3) | |
| Having multiple affected family members with the same or related conditions can increase chances of developing that disease | |||
| Agree | 52 (70) | 64 (85) | 15; 0.019 |
| Disagree | 23 (30) | 11 (15 ) | |
| Having young affected family members with the same or related conditions can increase chances of developing that disease | |||
| Agree | 38 (51) | 62 (82) | 31; 0.001 |
| Disagree | 37 (49) | 13 (18) | |
| Having multiple and young affected family members with the same or related conditions can increase chances of developing that disease | |||
| Agree | 15 (20) | 38 (51) | 31; 0.001 |
| Disagree | 60 (80) | 37 (49) | |
FDR: First-degree relative; FHH: Family health history.