Table A.1.
Recognition of breast cancer symptoms (n = 408).a
| Symptom | Yes n(%) | No/Unsure n(%) |
|---|---|---|
| Pain in breast or armpits | 315 (77.2) | 90 (22.1) |
| Change in size of breast or nipple | 381 (93.4) | 25 (6.1) |
| Change in position of nipple | 337 (82.6) | 68 (16.6) |
| Puckering or dimpling of breast skin | 374 (91.7) | 32 (7.8) |
| Discharge or bleeding from nipple | 376 (92.2) | 30 (7.3) |
| Lump or thickening in your breast | 393 (96.3) | 13 (3.3) |
| Nipple rash | 208 (51.0) | 198 (48.5) |
| Redness of breast skin | 256 (62.7) | 150 (36.7) |
| Lump or thickening under armpit | 385 (94.4) | 21 (5.2) |
| Pulling of nipple | 321 (78.7) | 85 (20.8) |
| Change in shape of breast or nipple | 380 (93.1) | 25 (6.1) |
aMissing data ranged from 2 to 3 participants per symptom (0.5-0.7%).