Table 3.
Assessment of participants’ attitudes and practices regarding familial risks pre- and post-GRACE learning sessions (n = 75).
| Attitudes and practices items | Pre; n (%) | Post; n (%) | % change; p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worried about developing chronic diseases in the future due to FHH† | |||
| Agree | 60 (80) | 59 (79) | 1; 0.840 |
| Disagree | 15 (20) | 16 (21) | |
| Worried about developing complications for conditions I already have due to FHH† | |||
| Agree | 40 (53) | 54 (72) | 19; 0.018 |
| Disagree | 35 (47) | 21 (28) | |
| Feel that I have little control over risks to my health | |||
| Agree | 49 (65) | 34 (45) | -20; 0.013 |
| Disagree | 26 (45) | 41 (55) | |
| Discuss my FHH with my providers | |||
| Agree | 50 (66) | 59 (78) | 12; 0.090 |
| Disagree | 25 (34) | 16 (22) | |
| Discuss my FHH with my relatives | |||
| Agree | 50 (67) | 56 (74) | 8; 0.281 |
| Disagree | 25 (33) | 19 (26) | |
| Make lifestyle changes (e.g., diet) to minimize my risks of developing common chronic diseases or its complications | |||
| Agree | 50 (67) | 56 (74) | 8; 0.281 |
| Disagree | 25 (33) | 19 (26) | |
†
Intended measures.
FHH: Family health history.