Table 4. Participants’ perceived benefits and barriers of GT N = 47.
| Perceived benefits | Frequency | % |
|---|---|---|
| Motivate self-exam | 29 | 61.7 |
| Helps family and children | 25 | 53.2 |
| Reduces concern about cancer | 24 | 51.1 |
| Reduces uncertainty | 20 | 42.5 |
| Provides sense of personal control | 22 | 46.8 |
| Helps plan the future | 27 | 57.4 |
| Helps make important life decisions | 24 | 51.1 |
| Helps with cancer prevention | 42 | 89.4 |
| Early detection of BC | 33 | 70.2 |
| Perceived barriers | ||
| Cultural perception | 11 | 23.4 |
| Cost | 38 | 80.9 |
| Access to the testing centre | 26 | 55.3 |
| Availability of test | 18 | 38.3 |
| Anticipated worry about offspring/relative if result is positive | 13 | 27.7 |
| Anticipated personal emotion if result is positive | 18 | 38.3 |
| Worry that other would find out | 12 | 25.5 |
| Time | 7 | 14.9 |
| Not wanting blood taken | 9 | 19.1 |
| Lack of interest | 9 | 19.1 |
| Worry about increased risk | 10 | 21.3 |
| Worry about discomfort | 7 | 14.9 |