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Table 1 Results of patient questionnaire; multiple positive responses were possible for each item

From: Capsule colonoscopy increases uptake of colorectal cancer screening

Reasons for general interest in colorectal cancer screening (n = 147)*

  

I think prevention is generally important

111

75.5 %

My general physician recommended screening

29

19.7 %

Mainly due to the invitation by BKK 24

125

85.0 %

Since capsule colonoscopy is free

52

35.4 %

Others

8

5.4 %

Reasons to choose capsule colonoscopy (n = 89)**

  

Sounds more pleasant

82

92.1 %

I am afraid of colonoscopy pain

10

11.2 %

I am afraid of sedation

4

4.5 %

I am afraid of colonoscopy complications

11

12.4 %

Others

2

2.2 %

Reasons to choose colonoscopy (n = 37)**

  

Colonoscopy is the standard method

8

21.6 %

Colonoscopy enables biopsy and polypectomy

31

83.8 %

Others

2

5.4 %

  1. *from questionnaire before the interview with physician.
  2. **from questionnaire after the interview with physician.