Table 2.
Correct responses to colorectal cancer knowledge questions in pre-and post-tests
| Pre-test (n = 96)* | Post-test (n = 110) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N (%) | N (%) | ||
| Mean number of correct responses (mean ± SD) | 4.4 ± 2.0 | 5.5 ± 1.0 | < 0.001a |
| Survey item | |||
| People with colon cancer always have signs or symptoms before learning they have colon cancer. | 56 (58.3%) | 63 (57.3%) | 0.878b |
| Colon cancer usually develops over a period of several years. | 57 (59.4%) | 101 (91.8%) | < 0.001b |
| There are ways to stop colon cancer from developing. | 75 (78.1%) | 103 (93.6%) | 0.001b |
| Colon cancer can start as a polyp, which is a small growth found in the colon. | 69 (71.9%) | 109 (99.1%) | < 0.001b |
| African-Americans should start colon cancer screening at age 45. | 55 (57.3%) | 55 (50.0%) | 0.295b |
| For people who aren’t African American, colon cancer screening should start at age 50. | 36 (37.5%) | 71 (64.6%) | < 0.001b |
| A colonoscopy is the best test to check for polyps in the colon and rectum. | 72 (75.0%) | 104 (94.6%) | < 0.001b |
*
One attendee did not respond to the survey items
a
Chi-square test
b
t test