Table 7 Reasons for requiring full disclosure and be allowed to make a choice
Reason | Educational attainment | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
University/polytechnic | Secondary | Primary | No formal education | Total | χ 2for trend [P value] | |
N = 207 | N = 693 | N = 138 | N = 227 | N = 1265 | ||
It is my right to know | 27 [13.0%] | 171 [24.7%] | 0 | 7 [3.1%] | 205 [16.2%] | 36.34 [<0.01]* |
I may sue the doctor or hospital if this is not done | 19 [9.2%] | 17 [2.5%] | 23 [16.7%] | 10 [4.4%] | 69 [5.5%] | 0.21 [0.65] |
I am worried about the possible effects of the procedure | 10 [4.8%] | 53 [7.6%] | 9 [6.5%] | 16 [7.0%] | 88 [7.0%] | 0.30 [0.58] |
I want to ensure the doctor is competent | 4 [1.9%] | 14 [2.0%] | 8 [5.8%] | 26 [11.5%] | 52 [4.1%] | 36.92 [<0.01]* |
It is important for my health insurance policy | 5 [2.4%] | 46 [6.6%] | 5 [3.6%] | 9 [4.0%] | 65 [5.1%] | 0.03 [0.86] |
Others | 142 [68.6%] | 392 [56.6%] | 93 [67.4%] | 159 [70.0%] | 786 [62.1%] | 3.43 [0.06] |