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Table 4 Correlation between knowledge and other variables

From: Colorectal cancer knowledge and screening awareness in Syria: a cross-sectional study

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Chi-square test p-value

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Knowledge questions

Knowledge* Gender

Knowledge* Education

Knowledge* Economic Status

Knowledge* Age

Do you consider yourself an informed person, with awareness of colorectal cancer?

0.13

0.19

0.01

0.816

According to your knowledge, is there a proven link between the presence of adenocarcinoma polyps in the large intestine and the possibility of

colorectal cancer development?

0.001

0.5

0.01

0.91

Do you think that colorectal cancer can be an inherited disease?

0.3

0.2

0.01

0.033

Does colorectal cancer in your immediate family put you at an increased risk for developing colorectal cancer?

0.004

0.28

0.26

0.032

Do you think colorectal cancer is a malignant neoplastic disease?

0.004

0.02

0.065

0.008

Do you agree with the statement that colorectal cancer is a disease with no possibility of being completely cured?

0.001

0.09

0.19

0.548

Can colorectal cancer be treated surgically?

0.04

0.04

0.04

0.121

Can colorectal cancer be completely cured?

0.002

0.009

0.01

0.012

Do you agree with the statement that colorectal cancer can be completely cured in any case?

0.001

0.01

0.01

0.008

Is fecal occult blood test helpful in detecting colorectal cancer?

0.001

0.01

0.01

0.394

Do you think inflammatory bowel diseases can be linked to the development of colorectal cancer?

0.03

0.65

0.17

0.19

In case of having colorectal cancer, would you agree to undergo colostomy to have permanent intestinal stoma if that would be required?

0.02

0.17

0.67

0.226

Do you think that the type of diet can affect the development of colorectal cancer?

0.01

0.08

0.001

0.247

Do you think that taking regular small doses of aspirin may protect against colorectal cancer?

0.001

0.01

0.13

0.086