Table 3 Characteristics of the needs factors of the Chinese aged 50 to 75 who were eligible for colorectal cancer screening (N = 1317)
n (%) | |
|---|---|
Needs Factors | |
Family history of colorectal cancer | |
No | 1145 (86.9%) |
Yes | 172 (13.1%) |
Health status | |
Perceived health status | |
Excellent/very good | 148 (11.2%) |
Good | 535 (40.6%) |
Fair | 562 (42.7%) |
Poor | 72 (5.5%) |
Number of chronic diseases | |
None | 623 (47.3%) |
1 | 384 (29.2%) |
2 | 166 (12.6%) |
≥ 3 | 144 (10.9%) |
Smoking status | |
Never smoke | 1061 (80.6%) |
Ex-smoker | 156 (11.8%) |
Current smoker | 100 (7.6%) |