Table 4.
Distribution of spousal/parental support to perform BSE and the need for further information among women in Wolaita Sodo, 2019 (n = 626)
| Variables/characteristics | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Support on BSE from spouse/partner | |
| Yes | 146 (67.2) |
| No | 71 (32.8) |
| Would like information on how to do BSE | |
| Yes | 249 (91) |
| No | 23 (9) |
| Recognized importance of BSE | |
| Very important | 207 (95.3) |
| Important | 10 (4.7) |
| Self-confidence to perform BSE | |
| Yes | 191 (88) |
| No | 26 (11) |
| Where will you go, if you discover a breast lump | |
| Health facility | 168 (77.4) |
| Traditional healer | 49 (22.6) |