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. 2008 Nov;1(3):157–167. doi: 10.1177/1756283X08097776

Table 2.

Association between anticipated discomfort, discussion with GP and knowledge of a relative with cancer, and participation in colonoscopic screening.

1. Anticipated discomfort score 5-10 Less than 5 Missing FET p value (missing omitted)
Participants 31 202 1
Nonparticipants 27 13 130 0.000
2. Discussed with GP (electoral roll arm) Yes No Missing
Participants 47 72 1
Nonparticipants 18 104 10 0.000
3. GP recommended Yes No Missing
Participants 44 3 0
Nonparticipants 8 10 0 0.000
4. First degree relative with any cancer Yes No Missing
Participants 116120 128114 0
Nonparticipants 4847 122123 0 0.000
5. First degree relative with colorectal cancer Yes No Missing
Participants 40 194 0
Nonparticipants 11 159 0 0.001
6. First degree relative with breast cancer Yes No Missing
Participants 48 186 0
Nonparticipants 9 161 0 0.000

FET, Fisher's exact test.