Table 1.

Results of patient questionnaire; multiple positive responses were possible for each item

Reasons for general interest in colorectal cancer screening (n = 147)*
I think prevention is generally important	111	75.5 %
My general physician recommended screening	29	19.7 %
Mainly due to the invitation by BKK 24	125	85.0 %
Since capsule colonoscopy is free	52	35.4 %
Others	8	5.4 %
Reasons to choose capsule colonoscopy (n = 89)**
Sounds more pleasant	82	92.1 %
I am afraid of colonoscopy pain	10	11.2 %
I am afraid of sedation	4	4.5 %
I am afraid of colonoscopy complications	11	12.4 %
Others	2	2.2 %
Reasons to choose colonoscopy (n = 37)**
Colonoscopy is the standard method	8	21.6 %
Colonoscopy enables biopsy and polypectomy	31	83.8 %
Others	2	5.4 %

*from questionnaire before the interview with physician.

**from questionnaire after the interview with physician.