Table 6

Stepwise logistic regression of the intention to have a predictive test for HBC (dichotomised variable; the analysis models negative intentions) in the group of women with breast cancer in the family (n=51) and the group of women without breast cancer in the family (n=203)

Parameter estimate Standard error Odds ratio p value
Breast cancer in the family
  Variable entered (α = 0.05)
   Benefits score−2.740.830.070.0011
  Age0.180.081.200.0300
No breast cancer in the family
  Variable entered (α = 0.05)
   Benefits score−0.920.220.400.0001
  General attitude score−0.650.290.520.0234
  Number of children0.330.151.390.0333