Table 2.
Disease-specific questionnaire and percentage of respondents completing both surveys (N = 115) who reported understanding of their disease pre- and post-convention
| I understand… | Pre-convention (%) | Post-convention (%) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| My disease | 84 | 89 | 0.26 |
| Risk factors that can lead to my disease | 48 | 58 | 0.11 |
| Screening tests for my disease | 88 | 89 | 1.0 |
| Symptoms associated with my disease | 75 | 75 | 1.0 |
| Treatment options for my disease | 85 | 82 | 0.52 |
| Treatment side effects of my disease | 70 | 75 | 0.42 |
| What to eat for my health | 67 | 86 | <0.001 |
| How to manage disease-related stress | 48 | 65 | <0.001 |
| How to manage disease-related fatigue | 44 | 64 | <0.001 |
| Legal issues of my disease and treatment | 29 | 36 | 0.16 |
| The process of making end of life decisions | 61 | 69 | 0.23 |
| How to maintain my relationships | 61 | 75 | 0.009 |
| How to navigate the health-care system | 55 | 60 | 0.39 |
| How to manage financial considerations | 53 | 61 | 0.14 |
“Quite a bit” or “very much” response on Cancer Knowledge Questionnaire.