Table 2.
BCS uptake, knowledge and beliefs on BC and BCS among study participants (n = 180).
| Variables | Mean (SDa) | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performing BSE | |||
| Yes | 42 | 23.3 | |
| No | 138 | 76.7 | |
| Ever having CBE | |||
| Yes | 38 | 21.1 | |
| No | 142 | 78.9 | |
| Ever having MMG | |||
| Yes | 10 | 5.6 | |
| No | 170 | 94.4 | |
| Total knowledge | 18.02 (5.82) | ||
| CHBMS subscale | |||
| Susceptibility of BC | 19.70 (3.26) | ||
| Seriousness of BC | 25.72 (4.56) | ||
| Benefits of BSE | 23.29 (3.77) | ||
| Barriers of BSE | 12.97 (3.80) | ||
| Confidence of BSE | 31.85 (7.17) | ||
| Health motivation | 27.95 (4.22) | ||
| Benefits of CBE | 15.96 (2.77) | ||
| Barriers to CBE | 17.96 (3.89) | ||
| Benefits of MMG | 21.26 (4.07) | ||
| Barriers to MMG | 14.81 (2.14) | ||
SDa, standard deviation; BC, Breast cancer; BCS, Breast cancer screening; BSE, breast self-examination; CBE, clinical breast examination; MMG, mammogram.