Table 3 Selected responses to survey stratified by race/ethnicity
From: Comparison of knowledge and attitudes toward cancer among African Americans
|  | Total pop. (n/N) | African Americans* | Caucasians* | p-value§ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
What kind of treatment is available for individuals diagnosed with cancer? | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Answer: Identified radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery | 156/215 | 17% (58.4–73.9) | 60% (76.0–97.1) | 0.0039 |
What feeling comes to mind when you hear the words "clinical trial?" | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Answer: Hopeful | 116/215 | 53% (45.6–61.2) | 62% (45.9–75.1) |  |
None, have never heard of this | 20/215 | 10% (6.0–16.3) | 8% (2.7–22.9) |  |
If asked to participate in a clinical trial testing a new form of treatment, would you participate? | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Answer: No | 148/215 | 53% (43.1–63.9) | 15% (5.4–35.0) | 0.002 |
If you are a male, have you been screened or plan to be screened for prostate cancer? | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Answer: Yes | 30/54 | 60% (45.5–74.0) | 50% (11.8–88.0) |  |
Answer: No | 24/54 | 39% (26.0–54.5) | 50% (12.0–88.2) |  |
Where can you find additional information regarding facts about cancer? | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Answer: Identified Doctor or Nurse, Cancer Information Services, American Cancer Society | 165/215 | 77% (70.1–83.6) | 83% (67.5–92.3) |  |