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Table 4 Knowledge of colorectal cancer risk factors among 397 African American participants (≥50 years old) in the WATCH Project

From: Colorectal cancer screening among African American church members: A qualitative and quantitative study of patient-provider communication

Seven Items

Correct Answer

Percent*

1. A low fat and high fiber diet helps decrease colorectal cancer risk.

True

70.8%

2. The risk of colorectal cancer is higher in men than women.

False

13.6%

3. Physical activity decreases the risk for colorectal cancer.

True

42.6%

4. Colorectal cancer risk increases after age 50.

True

69.3%

5. A family history of colorectal cancer does not increase your risk.

False

49.1%

6. Finding cancer early will not increase the chances of surviving it.

False

65.7%

7. You only need to have a colorectal cancer screening test if you are having symptoms.

False

67.5%

  1. *The percentage of participants who responded with the correct answer to each CRC knowledge item (n = 397)