Table 3: Comparison of participants' frequency distribution of CRC knowledge scale test responses between the two groups at baseline.

No CRC Knowledge Test Items Correct
(n) %
Incorrect
(n) %
Total
(n)
CRC is a cancer of the colon or rectum
Control group 86 (86.9) 13 (13.1) 99
Intervention group 86 (87.8) 12 (12.2) 98
CRC is a leading cause of cancer death
Control group 33 (33.3) 66 (66.7) 99
Intervention group 29 (29.6) 69 (70.4) 98
The risk of developing CRC increases with age
Control group 30 (30.3) 69 (69.7) 99
Intervention group 38 (38.8) 60 (61.2) 98
Both men and women are at risk for getting CRC
Control group 44 (44.4) 55 (55.6) 99
Intervention group 50 (51) 48 (49) 98
5 There are no known causes of CRC
Control group 58 (58.6) 41 (41.4) 99
Intervention group 66 (67.3) 32 (32.7) 98
Most CRCs begin as a growth in the colon or rectum
Control group 75 (75.8) 24 (24.2) 99
Intervention group 65 (66.3) 33 (33.7) 98
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
Control group 63 (63.6) 36 (36.4) 99
Intervention group 49 (50) 49 (50) 98
You should see your doctor if you have a change in your bowel habits, such as having stools that are narrower than usual
Control group 59 (59.6) 40 (40.4) 99
Intervention group 55 (56.1) 43 (43.9) 98
There is nothing you can do about getting CRC.
Control group 33 (33.3) 66 (66.7) 99
Intervention group 35 (35.7) 63 (64.3) 98
CRC is usually fatal.
Control group 21 (21.2) 78 (78.8) 99
Intervention group 8 (8.2) 90 (91.8) 98
There are several screening tests for CRC.
Control group 74 (74.7) 25 (25.3) 99
Intervention group 70 (71.4) 28 (28.6) 98
Men and women should begin screening for CRC soon after turning 50 years of age.
Control group 59 (59.6) 40 (40.4) 99
Intervention group 50 (51) 48 (49) 98
Screening tests are not necessary for individuals who do not have symptoms.
Control group 40 (40.4) 59 (59.6) 99
Intervention group 46 (46.9) 52 (53.1) 98