Table 2 Readiness to change an unhealthy lifestyle according to perceived cancer risk
Perceived cancer risk | 'Ready' to changea | p valueb | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Current smokers | ||||
Overall, N = 273 | Of these, 'ready' to quit smoking, N (row-%) | |||
Lower or much lower than average, N | 52 | 24 (46%) | p = 0.04 | |
Average, N | 140 | 73 (52%) | ||
Higher or much higher than average, N | 81 | 52 (64%) | ||
Alcohol consumption: ≥2 × per week | ||||
Overall, N = 318 | Of these, 'ready' to reduce alcohol consumption, N (row-%) | |||
Lower or much lower than average, N | 103 | 27 (26%) | p = 0.02 | |
Average, N | 163 | 51 (31%) | ||
Higher or much higher than average, N | 52 | 23 (44%) | ||
Fruits and vegetables: <1 × per day | ||||
Overall, N = 198 | Of these, 'ready' to increase consumption of fruits and vegetables, N (row-%) | |||
Lower or much lower than average, N | 52 | 29 (56%) | p = 0.04 | |
Average, N | 107 | 65 (61%) | ||
Higher or much higher than average, N | 39 | 30 (77%) | ||
Red or processed meat: ≥2 × per day | ||||
Overall, N = 137 | Of these, 'ready' to reduce consumption of red or processed meat, N (row-%) | |||
Lower or much lower than average, N | 33 | 12 (36%) | p = 0.73 | |
Average, N | 76 | 30 (39%) | ||
Higher or much higher than average, N | 28 | 9 (32%) | ||
Physical activity: <2 × per week | ||||
Overall, N = 310 | Of these, 'ready' to increase physical activity, N (row-%) | |||
Lower or much lower than average, N | 101 | 50 (50%) | p = 0.08 | |
Average, N | 161 | 92 (57%) | ||
Higher or much higher than average, N | 48 | 31 (65%) | ||
BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 | ||||
Overall, N = 267 | Of these, 'ready' to lower BMI, N (row-%) | |||
Lower or much lower than average, N | 61 | 48 (79%) | p = 0.42 | |
Average, N | 146 | 116 (79%) | ||
Higher or much higher than average, N | 46 | 39 (85%) | ||
