Table 4. Demographic characteristics of patients who responded to questionnaire.
| Characteristic | Variable | n (%)a | Missing, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Male | 514 (45.4) | 20 (1.7) |
| Female | 617 (54.6) | ||
| Age, years, and sex | 25–39 (Male : Female) | 13 : 15 (1.1 : 1.3) | 10 (0.9) |
| 40–64 (Male : Female) | 199 : 254 (17.4 : 22.3) | ||
| ≥65 (Male : Female) | 296 : 364 (25.9 : 31.9) | ||
| Preferred language | English | 1072 (94.9) | 21 (1.8) |
| Other | 58 (5.1) | ||
| Ethnic group | White | 985 (88.0) | 32 (2.8) |
| Non-white | 134 (12.0) | ||
| Previous stool test experience? | Yes | 825 (71.7) | 1 (0.09) |
| No | 325 (28.3) | ||
| Deprivation index | IMD 1–5 (more deprived) | 509 (47.4) | 78 (6.8) |
| IMD 6–10 (less deprived) | 564 (52.6) |
aPercentage calculated from the total number of responses for each category. IMD = Index of Multiple Deprivation.