Table 3.
Awareness of breast cancer among nurses and doctors
| Variable | Doctors (n=44) Number (%) | Nurses (n=92) Number (%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aware of BSE | 44(100) | 86(93.5) | 0.000 |
| Aware of CBE | 44(100) | 80(87) | 0.000 |
| Aware of mammography | 44(100) | 66(71.7) | 0.000 |
| Routine breast cancer screening is necessary for women>40 year | 44(100) | 88(95.7) | 0.004 |
| Breast cancer is a major health problem in our country | 44(100) | 89(96.7) | 0.014 |
| There is sufficient breast cancer awareness in our country | 21(47.7) | 48(52.2) | 0.983 |
| BSE: Breast Self-examination; CBE: clinical breast examination | |||