Table 2 Demographic and clinical characteristics of participants
From: A qualitative exploration of Malaysian cancer patients’ perceptions of cancer screening
Characteristics | n | % |
|---|---|---|
Age range | ||
18-30 | 1 | 5 |
31-40 | 5 | 25 |
41-50 | 5 | 25 |
51-60 | 6 | 30 |
61-70 | 3 | 15 |
Gender | ||
Male | 7 | 35 |
Female | 13 | 65 |
Race or Ethnicity | ||
Malay | 10 | 50 |
Indians | 6 | 30 |
Chinese | 4 | 20 |
Education | ||
Primary | 8 | 40 |
Secondary | 8 | 40 |
Matriculation/Diploma | 4 | 20 |
Socioeconomic status | ||
Low (Less than RM*1000/month) | 10 | 50 |
Middle (RM 1000-RM 3000/month) | 4 | 20 |
High (RM 3100 and above/month) | 6 | 30 |
Tumor Site | ||
Naso-pharynx | 3 | 15 |
Colorectal | 5 | 25 |
Breast | 5 | 25 |
Cervix | 5 | 25 |
Liver | 1 | 5 |
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma | 1 | 5 |
Tumor Stage | ||
Stage 0 (In situ) | 1 | 5 |
Stage I (Localized to one part) | 3 | 15 |
Stage II & III (Locally advanced) | 8 | 40 |
Stage IV (Metastasized to other organs) | 8 | 40 |