Table 5.
Multiple regression analyses of the factors predicting newly diagnosed BC.
| Model | Standardised coefficients beta | t | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Constant) | 9.303 | 0.000 | |
| Age | -.391 | −9.365 | 0.000 |
| Married | .157 | 3.663 | 0.000 |
| Housewife | .006 | .153 | .879 |
| Breast lump | .163 | 4.637 | 0.000 |
| Breast swelling | .121 | 3.479 | 0.001 |
| Unilateral site | -.028 | -.818 | .414 |
| Breast feeding | .042 | 1.078 | .281 |
| Family history of BC | -.035 | −1.008 | .341 |
| MSPSS | -.128 | -.347 | .729 |
| Significant others' support | .075 | .462 | .644 |
| Family support | -.017 | -.115 | .908 |
| Friends' support | .059 | .375 | .707 |
| CES-D | -.016 | -.382 | .702 |
| STAI | .020 | .460 | .646 |
Dependent variable: Diagnosis
CES-D: Center for Epidemiologic Studies–Depression; STAI: State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Form Y-2; MSPSS: Multidimensional Scale to Perceived Social Support.