Characteristics of the Study Population by Group (N = 497)
| Characteristic | Control Group (n = 75) | Brochure Group (n = 196) | Web Site Group (n = 226) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA = prostate-specific antigen. | |||
| Age, median (range), years | 57 (50–70) | 57 (50–70) | 56 (50–70) |
| Race, % | |||
| White | 89 | 90 | 92 |
| African American | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| College education or higher, % | 84 | 83 | 85 |
| Prior testing for PSA, % | 63 | 70 | 69 |
| Patients seeing resident physicians, % | 31 | 27 | 31 |
| Physicians reporting to know which group patient was in, % | 4 | 16 | 23 |