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. 2025;37(4):288–295. doi: 10.5455/msm.2025.37.288-295

Table 2. The distribution of knowledge toward breast cancer.

Statement N %
Heard about breast cancer Yes 402 97.8
No 7 1.7
I am not sure 2 .5
Received breast cancer health education. Yes 325 79.1
No 62 15.1
I’m not sure 24 5.8
Breast cancer can develop in one breast. Yes 257 62.5
No 49 11.9
I’m not sure 105 25.5
Women under 30 years can develop breast cancer. Yes 257 62.5
No 49 11.9
I’m not sure 105 25.5
Breast cancer is more common in women with big breasts. Yes 50 12.2
No 166 40.4
I’m not sure 195 47.4
Aging increases breast cancer risk. Yes 258 62.8
No 41 10.0
I’m not sure 112 27.3
Nipple changes or retraction are a sign of breast cancer. Yes 242 58.9
No 37 9.0
I’m not sure 132 32.1
Early detection of breast cancer increases a woman’s chance of survival. Yes 398 96.8
No 2 .5
I’m not sure 11 2.7
Breast cancer can be hereditary. Yes 264 64.2
No 49 11.9
I’m not sure 98 23.8
Injury to the breast can cause breast cancer. Yes 82 20.0
No 132 32.1
I’m not sure 197 47.9