Table 2 Socio-demographic, clinical and psychosocial characteristics of the asymptomatic study population (n = 760)

Socio-demographic

Gender*

Male

363

48

Female

397

52

Age (years)*

56-64

317

42

65-74

268

36

75-88

168

22

Marital status*

In Relationship

575

79

Not in Relationship

155

21

Education*

Secondary schooling (not-completed)

164

22

Secondary schooling (completed)

162

22

Trade qualification or TAFE:

189

26

University or other tertiary study

181

25

Other or not applicable

33

5

Household income before tax ($)*

<= 39, 999

389

57

40, 000 – 69, 999

152

22

>= 70,000

146

21

Country of birth*

Australian

619

89

Other

76

11

Retired*

Yes

453

62

Private health insurance*

No-coverage

191

26

Coverage

531

74

Alcohol*

Drink days per month

Mean =11

SD =11

Smoking*

Ever

346

48

Never

382

52

Clinical

Number of GP visits over the past 12 months*

None to twice

187

25

Three to six

411

56

> six

137

19

Previous cancer (excluding CRC)*

Yes

163

22

Risk Category

At or slightly above average risk

707

93

Moderately increased risk

34

4

Potentially high risk

19

3

Discussion of family history of CRC with doctor

Never discussed

523

70

Discussed, informed of ‘increased risk’

133

18

Discussed, not informed of ‘increased risk’

90

12

Ever received screening advice from doctor

Yes

195

28

BMI*

< 18.5

7

1

18.5 – 25

130

19

> 25

555

80

Chronic health condition*

Yes

554

76

Psychosocial

SF-36 (physical health score)*

Mean = 52

SD = 9

K-10 (mental health score)*

Low or no risk (10–15)

555

75

Medium to high risk (16 +)

184

25