Table 4.
Multiple logistic regression analysis of factors associated with ever seeking medical advice for change in bowel habit
| OR (95% CI) | p value | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual household income before tax ($) |
|
|
| <= 39, 999 |
1 |
|
| $40, 000 - $69, 999 |
.36 (.13, .95) |
.038 |
| > = $70, 000 |
.29 (.10, .86) |
.027 |
| BMI |
|
|
| < 18.5 |
- |
|
| 18.5 – 25 |
1 |
|
| > 25 |
.12 (.03, .59) |
.009 |
| Family history of CRC discussed with doctor |
|
|
| Never discussed |
1 |
|
| Discussed/informed of ‘increased risk’ |
5.68 (1.72, 18.75) |
.004 |
| Discussed/not informed of increased ‘risk’ | 2.90 (1.06, 7.94) | .038 |
OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval.