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. 2016 Apr 6;11(4):e0152999. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0152999

Table 2. Importance Weights (normalized) for each Attribute.

Fixed Attributes Personalised Choice
n = 727 (50.2%) n = 720 (49.8%)
n % Mean (SD) n % Mean (SD) t stat (df) p-value
Avoiding (0–1):
Loss of Lifetime 726 100 0.354 (0.257) 635 88.2 0.148 (0.094) -19.16 (df 1359) <0.0001
Needless Biopsy 726 100 0.137 (0.121) 561 77.9 0.108 (0.062) -5.18 (df 1285) <0.0001
Bowel problems 726 100 0.168 (0.112) 661 91.8 0.121 (0.044) -10.08 (df 1385) <0.0001
Sexual problems 726 100 0.178 (0.154) 582 80.8 0.119 (0.062) -8.66 (df 1306) <0.0001
Urinary problems 726 100 0.163 (0.103) 650 90.3 0.118 (0.045) -10.25 (df 1374) <0.0001
Loss of health n.a. 658 91.4 0.122 (0.055)
Overdiagnosis n.a. 556 77.2 0.101 (0.052)
Regret n.a. 565 78.5 0.114 (0.045)
Treatment burden n.a. 554 76.9 0.101 (0.041)
Carer burden n.a. 554 76.9 0.109 (0.055)