Table 1.

PSA test use among men ≥40 years of age with no prostate cancer (n=16,058), by demographic and health characteristics: NHIS 2000 and 2005

^aScreening PSA test indicates that the reason for most recent PSA test within two years was routine screening.

^bNumbers that do not add up to total indicate missing values.

^cPercentages are weighted to reflect the entire population.

^dUnadjusted ORs and p-values obtained from logistic regression using non-missing values. P-values compare percentages within levels of each category.

^eIncome level of <$35,000 includes those who reported income as ≥$20,000.

PSA = prostate-specific antigen

NHIS = National Health Interview Survey

OR = odds ratio

CI = confidence interval

Ref. = referent group

kg/m² = kilograms/meter squared