| No | CRC Knowledge Test Items |
Correct (n) % |
Incorrect (n) % |
Total (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRC is a cancer of the colon or rectum. | 172 (87.3) | 25 (12.7) | 197 |
| 2 | CRC is a leading cause of cancer death. | 62 (31.5) | 135 (68.5) | 197 |
| 3 | The risk of developing CRC increases with age. | 68 (34.5) | 129 (65.5) | 197 |
| 4 | Both men and women are at risk for getting CRC. | 94 (47.7) | 103 (52.3) | 197 |
| 5 | There are no known causes of CRC. | 124 (62.9) | 73 (37.1) | 197 |
| 6 | Most CRCs begin as a growth in the colon or rectum. | 140 (71.1) | 57 (28.9) | 197 |
| 7 | Bleeding from the rectum and blood in your stool or in the toilet after a bowel movement may be symptoms of CRC and should be reported to the doctor. | 112 (56.9) | 85 (43.1) | 197 |
| 8 | You should see your doctor if you have a change in your bowel habits, such as having stools that are narrower than usual. | 114 (57.9) | 83 (42.1) | 197 |
| 9 | There is nothing you can do about getting CRC. | 68 (34.5) | 129 (65.5) | 197 |
| 10 | CRC is usually fatal. | 29 (14.7) | 168 (85.3) | 197 |
| 11 | There are several screening tests for CRC. | 144 (73.1) | 53 (26.9) | 197 |
| 12 | Men and women should begin screening for CRC soon after turning 50 years of age. | 109 (55.3) | 88 (44.7) | 197 |
| 13 | Screening tests are not necessary for individuals who do not have symptoms. | 86 (43.7) | 111 (56.3) | 197 |