Table 2 Counselee demographics, history of cancer, and course of counselling
N | % | |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | ||
Mean (s.d.) | 44.5 (9.4) | |
Range | 18–72 | |
Gender | ||
Female | 122 | 94 |
Male | 8 | 6 |
Education | ||
High school level | 58 | 45 |
Secondary level | 72 | 55 |
Type of cancer | ||
Breast cancer | 83 | 64 |
Colon cancer | 25 | 19 |
Breast and colon cancer | 9 | 7 |
Ovarian cancer | 8 | 6 |
Other cancers | 5 | 4 |
Personal history of cancer | ||
Counselee affected with cancer | 63 | 49 |
Counselee unaffected with cancer | 67 | 52 |
Family history of cancer | ||
First- or second-degree relatives affected with cancer | 114 | 91 |
No first- or second-degree relatives affected with cancer | 12 | 10 |
Indication for DNA testing a | ||
Yes | 86 | 66 |
No | 21 | 16 |
Unclearb | 23 | 18 |
Total number of visits | ||
1 | 44 | 34 |
2 or more | 86 | 66 |
