Table 5.
Multiple logistic regression for individual risk perception with the verbal and comparative verbal scales
| Variable | OR* | 95%CI | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relatives with cancer who died | |||
| 0 | 1 | ||
| 1 or more | 5.7 | 1.7-19.0 | 0.005 |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 1 | ||
| Female | 3.3 | 1.2-9.1 | 0.017 |
| Family income | |||
| < US$2,746 | 1 | ||
| ≥ US$2,747 | 3.4 | 0.8-13.6 | 0.085 |
| Education level | |||
| Elementary/high-school | 1 | ||
| College | 1.9 | 0.6-5.9 | 0.255 |
| Amsterdam criteria | |||
| No | 1 | ||
| Yes | 1.6 | 0.6-4.3 | 0.326 |
* OR: Ratio of chances of individuals refers to high individual risk according to the verbal scale and higher individual risk according to the comparative verbal scale.