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 |