Table 1. Summary of patient questionnaire used in this study. The full questionnaire participants received is available on request.
Question labelTextResponse
q01Did you have a PSA test?1 = yes, 0 = no
q02Why did you take the PSA test?
q02_1 I have / had urinary problems
q02_2 I got the test, as I still was at the doctor in connection with another health problem
q02_3 I got it taken in conjunction with a regular health check
q02_4 I got the test because I was worried that I have PC
q02_5 I got it taken to be sure that I do not have PC
q02_6 I had not even considered getting test before my doctor recommended me
q02_7 My family has advised me to take the test
q02_8 My friends / acquaintances have advised me to take the test
q02_9 I have friends / acquaintances who have had PC and are living with it today
q02_10 I have friends / acquaintances who have died of PC
q02_11 I have had PC
q02_12 I have had another type of cancer
q02_13 I have had an elevated PSA level
q02_14 Other reason. Please specify
q03How were the results of the PSA test?1 = normal, 2 = increased, 9 = don't know
q04How do you assess your risk of getting PC, compared with other men your age?1 = much lower, 2 = lower, 3 = the same, 4 = higher, 5 = much higher
q05How do you assess your risk of dying from PC compared with other men your age?1 = much lower, 2 = lower, 3 = the same, 4 = higher, 5 = much higher
q06Although my PSA level is normal now, I am determined to ask my doctor for a new PSA test over the next 2 years1 = totally disagree, 2 = disagree, 3 = agree, 4 = totally agree, 9 = don't know
q07How do you think your health is overall?1 = bad, 2 = less good, 3 = good, 4 = very good, 5 = excellent
q08Have you had taken a genetic test?1 = yes, 0 = no
q09How was the result of your genetic testing?1 = normal, 2 = increased, 9 = don't know
  • PC = prostate cancer. PSA = prostate specific antigen.