Table 1.
Differential in awareness of breast cancer among women 18–55 years by selected socio-demographic characteristics
| Characteristics | Percentage | Adjusted Odds Ratio- With 95% C.I. | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Group (Years) | |||
| 18–24 | 43.1 | 1 | 58 |
| 25–34 | 53.2 | 1.66 (0.72–3.83) | 109 |
| 35–44 | 46.3 | 1.60 (0.65–3.94) | 149 |
| 45–55 | 50.0 | 2.30 (0.94–5.67) | 164 |
| Schooling | |||
| 10 years or less | 33.5 | 1 | 215 |
| More than 10 years | 66.1 | 3.93 (2.57–6.02) | 265 |
| Religion | |||
| Hindu | 48.5 | 1 | 445 |
| Non-Hindu | 51.4 | 1.19 (0.56–2.51) | 35 |
| Caste | |||
| SC/ST/OBC | 51.1 | 1 | 151 |
| Others | 47.7 | 1.24 (0.82–1.88) | 329 |
| Family type | |||
| Nuclear | 50.5 | 1 | 384 |
| Joint/extended | 41.7 | 0.68 (0.41–1.10) | 96 |
| Employment | |||
| Not working | 47.0 | 1 | 404 |
| Working | 57.9 | 1.57 (0.90–2.75) | 76 |
| Marital status | |||
| Unmarried | 45.5 | 1 | 77 |
| Married | 49.4 | 1.63 (0.75–3.51) | 403 |
| Total | 48.8 | 480 | |
a) N is Sample Size b) SC Scheduled Caste, ST Scheduled Tribe, OBC Other Backward Classes