Table 2.
Determinants of participation in cancer screening (n = 7,043).
| Independent variables | Cancer screening | P < |z| |
|---|---|---|
| (0 = no; 1 = yes) | ||
| Age | 0.90 (0.62–1.31) | 0.55 |
| Sex (ref. male): | ||
| Female | 2.20 (1.98–2.45) | P < 0.001 |
| Education (ref.: low, according to the ISCED-97 classification) | ||
| Middle | 1.67 (1.35–2.07) | P < 0.001 |
| High | 2.04 (1.63–2.54) | P < 0.001 |
| Monthly equivalent income (in EUR) | 1.00 (1.00–1.00) | P < 0.05 |
| Physical functioning | 1.01 (1.00–1.01) | P < 0.001 |
| Number of physical illnesses (from 0 to 11) | 1.08 (1.05–1.12) | P < 0.001 |
| Self-rated health (from 1 = “very good” to 5 = “very bad”) | 1.03 (0.96–1.12) | 0.38 |
| Attendance in religious services (ref. never): | ||
| Several times a week | 0.90 (0.62–1.31) | 0.58 |
| Once a week | 1.31 (1.05–1.64) | P < 0.05 |
| One to three times a month | 1.31 (1.07–1.60) | P < 0.05 |
| Several times a year | 1.19 (1.02–1.39) | P < 0.05 |
| Less often | 1.29 (1.14–1.46) | P < 0.001 |
| Pseudo R2 | 0.034 |
Results of multiple logistic regressions.
Odds ratios are displayed; 95% CI in parentheses.