Table 4.
Frequency distribution of attitude towards BSE among female students in Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia.
| Statement | Strongly disagree (%) | Disagree (%) | Neutral (%) | Agree (%) | Strongly agree (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performing BSE makes me feel so absurd. | 50 (12.3) | 98(24.1) | 165(40.5) | 73(17.9) | 21(5.2) |
| I am motivated to perform BSE. | 7(1.7) | 25(6.1) | 119(29.2) | 189(46.5) | 67(16.5) |
| BSE is a subject that I frequently discuss with my friends. | 12(3.0) | 50(12.3) | 125(30.7) | 167(41.0) | 53(13.0) |
| I am constantly on the lookout for information regarding BSE. | 47(11.5) | 94(23.1) | 168(41.3) | 74(18.2) | 24(5.9) |
| Conducting BSE is a waste of time. | 159(39.1) | 159(39.1) | 61(14.9) | 24(5.9) | 4(1.0) |
| I hesitate to perform BSE as it is awkward | 12(3.0) | 25(6.1) | 98(24.1) | 142(34.9) | 130(31.9) |
| I avoid BSE for fear of contracting breast cancer. | 15(3.7) | 52(12.8) | 80(19.6) | 138(33.9) | 122(30.0) |
| I'm apprehensive about BSE. | 114(28.0) | 127(31.2) | 101(24.8) | 50(12.3) | 15(3.7) |