Comorbid Illness, Bowel Preparation, and Logistical Constraints Are Key Reasons for Outpatient Colonoscopy Nonattendance

Table 1

Nonattender demographics.

Characteristic	Mean (standard deviation) [range]
Age (years)	60 (12) 19–90
Distance from HDH (km)	20 (31) 1–182
Characteristic	Frequency (percent)
Sex:
Male	21 (43)
Female	28 (57)
Married	23 (47)
First colonoscopy	15 (31)
Prior GI^+ clinic visit	27 (55)
Indication for colonoscopy:
Screening	35 (71)
Symptomatic	15 (31)

Gastroenterology.
Hotel Dieu hospital.