Table 2.
Distribution of demographic characteristics, cancer and perceived risk variables, and genetics-related health-care activities of 2,414 study participants
| Characteristic/variable | n | Weighted (%)a |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| <40 | 254 | 13.5 |
| 41–50 | 566 | 25.4 |
| 51–60 | 825 | 32.1 |
| 61–64 | 286 | 10.3 |
| 65+ | 483 | 18.7 |
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| Race | ||
| White | 1,623 | 66.0 |
| Black | 653 | 28.0 |
| Other | 138 | 6.0 |
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| Marital status | ||
| Married/partner | 1,621 | 67.6 |
| Divorced/separated | 365 | 13.6 |
| Single/never married | 222 | 10.7 |
| Widowed | 206 | 8.1 |
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| Education level | ||
| ≤High school/GED | 732 | 28.4 |
| College, <4 years | 792 | 32.6 |
| College, undergraduate degree | 474 | 20.8 |
| Graduate degree | 416 | 18.2 |
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| Annual income ($) | ||
| <35,000 | 505 | 20.2 |
| 35,000–<50,000 | 415 | 16.2 |
| 50,000–<75,000 | 568 | 23.5 |
| ≥75,000 | 926 | 40.2 |
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| Parity | ||
| Yes | 2,054 | 83.9 |
| No | 360 | 16.1 |
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| Assigned risk category | ||
| High | 658 | 7.3 |
| Elevated | 540 | 6.9 |
| Average | 1,216 | 85.8 |
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| Personal history of breast cancer | ||
| No | 2,002 | 95.1 |
| Yes, diagnosed at age ≤50 years | 187 | 2.1 |
| Yes, diagnosed at age >50 years | 225 | 2.8 |
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| Perceived 10-year risk of ovarian cancer | ||
| Lower | 934 | 46.0 |
| Same | 1,010 | 41.1 |
| Higher | 470 | 12.9 |
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| Perceived influence of family history on cancer risk | ||
| Decreases | 384 | 22.3 |
| Has no effect | 749 | 33.3 |
| Increases | 1,281 | 44.3 |
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| Talked to HCP about family cancer history | ||
| Yes | 520 | 29.9 |
| No | 1,894 | 70.1 |
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| Referred for genetic counseling | ||
| Yes | 212 | 4.1 |
| No | 2,202 | 95.9 |
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| Had BRCA1/2 testing | ||
| Yes | 92 | 1.6 |
| No | 2.322 | 98.4 |
GED, general educational development (high school equivalency); HCP, health-care provider.
a
Percentages do not always sum to 100% because of rounding.