Demographic characteristics of the sample
| N (%) | |
|---|---|
| Age (mean (SD); range) | 58.5 (5.4); 50–71 |
| Ethnic group | |
| White | 27 (67.5) |
| Black | 6 (15.0) |
| Asian | 5 (12.5) |
| Mixed | 1 (2.5) |
| Other | 1 (2.5) |
| Marital status | |
| Married/cohabiting/civil partnership | 15 (37.5) |
| Single/never married | 12 (30.0) |
| Divorced/widowed | 13 (32.5) |
| Highest level of education | |
| University degree | 21 (52.5) |
| A-levels/ONC/BTEC/other further education | 11 (27.5) |
| O-level or none | 7 (17.5) |
| Missing | 1 (2.5) |
| Time since last mammogram | |
| 3 years or less (as recommended) | 29 (72.5) |
| 4–9 years | 4 (10.0) |
| 10 years or more | 3 (7.5) |
| Never screened | 2 (5.0) |
| Screened, but time since last screen missing | 2 (5.0) |
| Ever called back for further tests? | |
| Yes | 5 (12.5) |
| No | 33 (82.5) |
| N/A—never had a mammogram | 2 (5.0) |