Table 2. Multivariate analysis1 of factors predicting disclosure to any family members beyond 1st degree (N = 159)2.
| Characteristic | OR (95% CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|
| Personal History of Cancer | ||
| Yes | 1.23 (0.61 – 2.51) | 0.57 |
| No | --- | |
| Gender | ||
| Female | 1.68 (0.82 – 3.44) | 0.17 |
| Male | --- | |
| Positive mutation carrier | ||
| Yes | 2.49 (1.14 – 5.40) | 0.02 |
| No | --- | |
| Mean Number of relatives with Lynch Syndrome cancers | 0.133 | 0.21 |
using Generalized Estimating Equation to control for family effects, with exchangeable working correlation = -0.02
Includes individuals who had complete data on all variables
Parameter Estimate