Table 2 Study variables and their composition in the sample
Variable | Category | N (%) |
|---|---|---|
Knowledge of BSE | Adequate Inadequate | 173 (42.0) 239 (58.0) |
Attitude toward BSE | Favourable Unfavorable | 108 (26.2) 304 (73.8) |
Practice of BSE | Good Poor | 43 (10.4) 369 (89.6) |
Shyness | Yes No | 220 (53.4) 192 (46.6) |
Discourage breast health discussion | Yes No | 252 (61.2) 160 (38.8) |
Not educated by family/friends | Yes No | 234 (56.8) 178 (43.2) |
Physician’s gender | Yes No | 284 (68.9) 128 (31.1) |
| Â | Mean | SD |
Self-care | 71.28 | 12.89 |