Table 2 Characteristics of asymptomatic first-degree relatives of colorectal cancer patients (n = 405)
Characteristic | n | %* |
|---|---|---|
Risk category | ||
At or slightly above average risk | 166 | 41 |
Moderately increased risk | 43 | 11 |
Potentially high risk | 195 | 48 |
Sex | ||
Male | 165 | 41 |
Female | 240 | 59 |
Highest level of education | ||
University degree | 164 | 41 |
Trade or TAFE Certificate/Diploma | 72 | 18 |
Secondary schooling completed | 44 | 11 |
Secondary schooling not completed | 123 | 31 |
Marital status | ||
Married/partnered | 315 | 78 |
Not partnered | 90 | 22 |
Born in Australia | ||
No | 33 | 8 |
Yes | 372 | 92 |
Employment situation | ||
Full-time | 172 | 42 |
Part-time | 87 | 21 |
Not working | 114 | 28 |
Other | 32 | 8 |
Private health insurance | ||
No | 122 | 30 |
Yes | 283 | 70 |
Geographical location (ARIA) | ||
Major cities (urban) | 211 | 54 |
Regional/remote | 182 | 46 |
Relationship to index case | ||
Parent** | 22 | 5 |
Sibling | 212 | 52 |
Child | 171 | 42 |
Worry about bowel cancer | ||
Not worried | 175 | 43 |
Worried | 230 | 57 |
Ever asked about family history of bowel cancer by doctor/health professional | ||
No | 258 | 64 |
Yes | 147 | 36 |
Mean | SD | |
Age (years) | 56.5 | 13 |
Quality of life (EQ-5D VAS score) | 80.8 | 13 |