Table 4.
Knowledge of breast cancer symptoms by undergraduate students (n = 429).
| Variables | Correct n (%) | Incorrect n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Nipple retraction(yes) | 59.2% (n = 254) | 40.8% (n = 175) |
| Pain in breast region (no) | 9.8% (n = 42) | 90.2% (n = 387) |
| The appearance of wrinkles on the breasts (yes) | 51.7% (n = 222) | 48.3% (n = 207) |
| Nipple discharge (yes) | 72.3% (n = 310) | 27.7% (n = 119) |
| Presence of breast lump or thickening (yes) | 87.9% (n = 377) | 12.1% (n = 52) |
| Redness of the breast skin (yes) | 71.3% (n = 306) | 28.7% (n = 123) |
| Painless breast lump (yes) | 69.5% (n = 298) | 30.5% (n = 131) |
| Nipple position change (yes) | 43.8% (n = 188) | 56.2% (n = 241) |
| Presence of mass or thickening in the armpit (yes) | 77.2% (n = 331) | 22.8% (n = 98) |
| Change in breast shape and size (yes) | 72.7% (n = 312) | 27.3% (n = 117) |