Table 2.
Knowledge of respondents on breast cancer.
| Variable | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Heard about breast cancer | ||
| Yes | 355 | 100% |
| Source of information | ||
| Mass media | 223 | 62.8 |
| Health professional | 117 | 33 |
| School | 86 | 24.2 |
| Friends | 52 | 14.6 |
| Family member | 30 | 8.5 |
| Knew breast examination methods∗ | ||
| Clinical breast examination | 208 | 58.4 |
| Mammography | 121 | 34.1 |
| Breast self-examination | 195 | 54.9 |
| Knew positions of breast self-examination (BSE) | ||
| Standing | 30 | 9.3 |
| Lying | 28 | 7.9 |
| In the shower | 18 | 5.1 |
| Do not know | 279 | 78.6 |
| knew the suitable period to perform BSE | ||
| Before menstruation | 12 | 3.4 |
| During menstruation | 29 | 8.2 |
| 5th to 7th day of menstrual cycle | 27 | 7.6 |
| Anytime | 51 | 14.4 |
| Do not know | 236 | 66.5 |
| Knew breast screening is helpful for early detection of breast cancer | ||
| Yes | 290 | 81.7 |
| No | 24 | 6.8 |
| Do not know | 41 | 11.5 |
| Knew early detection of breast cancer can improve survival | ||
| Yes | 295 | 83.1 |
| No | 7 | 2 |
| Do not know | 53 | 14.9 |
| Knew risk factors of breast cancer∗ | ||
| Obesity/overweight | 125 | 35.2 |
| Old age | 80 | 22.5 |
| Family history of breast cancer | 204 | 57.5 |
| Birth of first child after the age of 30 years | 55 | 15.5 |
| Early onset of menses (before age 12) | 55 | 15.5 |
| Late menopause (after 55 years) | 40 | 11.3 |
| Late initiation of breastfeeding | 138 | 38.9 |
| Being a woman | 214 | 60.3 |
| Cigarette smoking/alcohol consumption | 168 | 47.3 |
| Sedentary lifestyle | 145 | 40.8 |
| Use of oral contraceptive | 80 | 22.5 |
| Composite knowledge score | ||
| Low knowledge | 162 | 45.6 |
| Good knowledge | 193 | 54.4 |
∗Multiple responses.