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Table 2 CME Pre-test Post-test Results (N = 103)

From: Development and evaluation of a web-based breast cancer cultural competency course for primary healthcare providers

Correct Response

Answered correctly on

Pre-test

n (%)

Answered correctly on

Post-test

n (%)

Δ

P-Value

Ductal carcinoma is the most commonly diagnosed breast cancer in women in the United States.

49 (47.5)

98 (95.1)

47.6%

.01

Sixty percent of breast cancers in women are diagnosed at a localized stage.

15 (14.5)

98 (95.1)

80.6%

.00

African Americans have the highest mortality rate from breast cancer in the United States.

83 (80.1)

64 (62.1)

-18.0%

.34

Recommendations from leading health organizations are in agreement that average risk women should be screened beginning at age 40.

24 (23.3)

59 (57.2)

33.9%

.09

Asian American/Pacific Islander's are least likely to participate in routine mammography screening.

15 (14.5)

98 (95.1)

80.6%

.00

The rate of mammography screening in the Unites States has decreased.

5 (4.8)

84 (82.0)

77.2%

.00

False-negative mammogram results are not a cause of breast cancer disparities.

54 (52.4)

88 (85.4)

33.0%

.06

Cultural beliefs can influence healthcare seeking.

98 (95.1)

98 (95.1)

0.0%

1.00

LEARN helps providers understand how provider bias influences medical recommendations.

15 (14.5)

83 (81.0)

66.5%

.00

The LEARN acronym stands for Listen, Explain, Acknowledge, Recommend, Negotiate.

74 (71.8)

93 (90.3)

19.0%

.22