Table 1. Demographic characteristics of women (n=369).
| Variables | Frequency (f) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age groups (years) | ||
| 20–30 | 270 | 73 |
| 31–40 | 68 | 18 |
| 41–50 | 24 | 7 |
| 51–60 | 7 | 2 |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 190 | 52 |
| Married | 174 | 47 |
| Divorced | 5 | 1 |
| Number of children | ||
| No children | 43 | 12 |
| 1–5 | 113 | 31 |
| More than 5 | 23 | 6 |
| Not applicable | 190 | 51 |
| Educational status | ||
| Illiterate | 6 | 2 |
| Literate | 24 | 7 |
| Primary/secondary | 142 | 38 |
| Undergraduate | 4 | 1 |
| Postgraduate | 193 | 52 |
| Occupation | ||
| Unemployed | 208 | 56 |
| Part-time | 13 | 4 |
| Full-time | 148 | 40 |
| Family history of breast cancer | ||
| Yes | 64 | 17 |
| No | 305 | 83 |