Table 2.
Distribution of the Studied Subjects by Their Knowledge about Mythical Causes of Breast Cancer (n = 470)
| Myth Items | Agree | Not sure | Disagree |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |
| Psychological stress | 296 (63) | 94 (20) | 80 (17) |
| Exposure to electromagnetic frequencies | 224 (47.7) | 116 (24.7) | 131 (27.9) |
| Eating food containing additives and artificial sweeteners. | 220 (46.8) | 94 (20) | 156 (33.2) |
| Living in industrial cities | 218 (46.4) | 123 (26.2) | 129 (27.4) |
| Undergoing breast plastic surgery | 217 (46.2) | 113 (24) | 140 (29.8) |
| Physical injury (trauma to the breast) | 213 (45.3) | 103 (21.9) | 154 (32.8) |
| Wearing a tight bra (tight clothing) | 202 (43) | 73 (15.5) | 195 (41.5) |
| Using microwave ovens | 195 (41.5) | 105 (22.3) | 171 (36.4) |
| Drinking from plastic bottles | 193 (41.1) | 107 (22.8) | 170 (36.2) |
| 1. Using deodorants | 171 (36.4) | 89 (18.9) | 212 (45.1) |
| Undergoing mammography | 151 (32.1) | 124 (26.4) | 196 (41.7) |
| Undergoing Armpit Laser | 151 (32.1) | 127 (27) | 193 (41.1) |
| Using mobile phones | 147 (31.3) | 88 (18.7) | 236 (50.2) |
| Using cleaning products | 134 (28.5) | 99 (21.1) | 238 (50.6) |
| Using aerosol containers | 126 (26.8) | 105 (22.3) | 171 (36.4) |