Table 3.
Knowledge on risk factors for breast cancer
| Risk factor | Correct answer (Percentage) | Wrong answer (Percentage) | Don’t know (Percentage) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Older age (>45 years) is a risk factors for breast cancer |
27.5 |
46.3 |
26.2 |
| Early menarche (<12 years) |
5.7 |
63.8 |
30.5 |
| Late menopause (>55 years) |
12.2 |
38.9 |
48.9 |
| Having no children |
18.9 |
45.5 |
35.6 |
| Having more than 5 children |
50.6 |
7.5 |
41.9 |
| Late age at first child birth |
16.8 |
35.5 |
47.7 |
| Oral contraceptive use |
34.8 |
15.1 |
50.1 |
| Breast feeding |
68.8 |
9.0 |
22.2 |
| Smoking |
46.9 |
22.4 |
30.7 |
| Alcohol |
40.4 |
25.0 |
34.6 |
| Diabetes |
16.4 |
36.8 |
46.8 |
| Past history of breast lumps |
67.9 |
5.9 |
26.2 |
| Family history of breast cancer |
67.5 |
14.8 |
17.7 |
| Irradiation | 74.7 | 5.0 | 20.3 |