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Table 4 Stepwise multinomial logistic regression model for factors associated with hypothetical acceptance of a future CRC blood test in rejectors of the FIT test (n = 1026). Results are presented as ORs with 95% confidence intervals

From: To do or not to do – a survey study on factors associated with participating in the Danish screening program for colorectal cancer

 

Would you consider screening for CRC next time you get the offer if the FIT test is replaced by a blood sample taken at your GP?

No

Yes

Don’t know

n (%)

170(16.6)

624 (60.8)

232 (22.6)

Sex

 Men

1

  

 Women

 

0.70 (0.49–1.01)

0.98 (0.64–1,48)

Age groups

 50–60

1

  

 61–70

 

0.43 (0.29–0.66)

0.83 (0.51–1.35)

 71–80

 

0.23 (0.15–0.37)

0.44 (0.26–0.76)

Educationa

 Basic school

1

  

 High school

 

2.16 (1.35–3.46)

2.02 (1.18–3.47)

 Vocational education

 

0.99 (0.39–2.48)

0.88 (0.29–2.69)

 Medium education

 

1.95 (1.15–3.31)

1.59 (0.86–2.94)

 High education

 

2.58 (1.35–4.94)

2.02 (0.96–4.28)

Body mass index

 < 25

1

  

 Overweight (25–30)

 

1.27 (0.84–1.92)

0.85 (0.53–1.36)

 Obese (> 30)

 

1.58 (0.95–2.41)

0.82 (0.46–1.49)

Self-assessed nutrition

 Healthy and very healthy

 

1.65 (1.13–2.41)

1.90 (1.23–2.93)

Variables not included in the model

Self-assessed health, self-assessed health risk behaviour, health literacy, income, smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity

  1. Bold OR are significant
  2. a “medium education” includes tertiary and bachelor’s education, and “high education” includes master and PhD-educations