Table 4.

Helicobacter pylori screening attitudes among participants (n=1042)

Question	Number	%
Do you think HP infections can be prevented?
Yes	782	75.0
No	40	3.8
Do not know	220	21.1
Do you think HP infections can be cured?
Yes	770	73.9
No	49	4.7
Do not know	223	21.4
Have you ever been tested for HP?
Yes	284	27.3
No	758	72.7
Do you think the HP test can accurately detect HP infection?
Yes	698	67.0
No	62	6.0
Do not know	282	27.1
Which HP test do you prefer?
13C-urea breath test	593	56.9
Stool tests	93	8.90
Blood tests	133	12.8
Endoscopic biopsy	35	3.4
None acceptable	21	2.0
Do not know	167	16.0
Has your doctor discussed HP testing with you?
Yes	215	20.6
No	725	69.6
Do not remember	102	9.8
Would you like to undertake an HP test?
Yes	753	72.3
No	289	27.7
Why do you not want to undertake an HP test (n=289)*
Lacking of knowledge regarding benefits of the test	61	21.1
Confirming the disease would induce psychological burden	22	7.6
No symptoms	161	55.7
Lacking of time	22	7.6
Economic reason	14	4.8
Other	9	3.1
If your tested positive for HP, would you be willing to receive treatment?
Yes	1003	96.3
No	39	3.7

*Participants who do not want to undertake test of HP.

HP, Helicobacter pylori.