Table 2.
Descriptive statistics for SSE engagement and thoroughness.
| Variable | N (%) | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Conducted an SSE in past 2 months | 287 (65.5) | |
| Body parts examined during SSE in the past two months (yes) | 10.64 (3.20) | |
| Scalp | 108 (37.9) | |
| Face | 282 (98.3) | |
| Neck | 256 (89.8) | |
| Shoulders | 253 (88.2) | |
| Front of arms | 280 (97.9) | |
| Back of arms | 229 (79.8) | |
| Chest | 268 (93.8) | |
| Stomach | 250 (87.7) | |
| Upper back | 157 (54.9) | |
| Lower back | 139 (48.8) | |
| Front of legs | 266 (94.0) | |
| Back of legs | 204 (72.6) | |
| Bottom of feet | 119 (41.6) | |
| Buttocks | 116 (40.4) | |
| Genitals | 127 (44.4) |
Note. SSE = Skin self-examination. Due to missing date, sample sizes for the areas of the body vary from N = 281–287.