Table 3.
Knowledge of risk factors of breast cancer by undergraduate students (n = 429).
| Variables | Correct n (%) | Incorrect n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Family history of breast cancer (yes) | 31.5% (n = 135) | 68.5% (n = 294) |
| Early onset of menstruation (before the age of 11) (yes) | 11.7% (n = 50) | 88.3% (n = 379) |
| Use of oral contraceptives (yes) | 45.9% (n = 197) | 54.1% (n = 232) |
| Breast trauma (yes) | 63.6% (n = 273) | 36.4% (n = 156) |
| Late menopause (yes) | 26.8% (n = 115) | 73.2% (n = 314) |
| Low-fat diet (yes) | 35.2% (n = 151) | 64.8% (n = 278) |
| Being a woman (yes) | 61.1% (n = 262) | 38.9% (n = 167) |
| Cigarette smoking (yes) | 55% (n = 236) | 45% (n = 193) |
| Birth of first child after the age of 30 years (yes) | 19.8% (n = 85) | 80.2% (n = 344) |