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Table 2 Demographic and clinical history characteristics of participants (N = 255)

From: Predictors of regular mammography use among American Indian women in Oklahoma: a cross-sectional study

Variable

Levels

n

Percent

Age

40-49 years

116

50%

50-59 years

74

32%

Over 60 years

43

18%

Have children

Yes

223

87%

Education

Less than high school diploma

37

15%

Graduated high school or completed GED

68

27%

Some post high school education

110

44%

College graduate or more

36

14%

Employment Status

Full-time

100

40%

Part-time

23

9%

Unemployed

130

51%

How often have breast exam by physician?

Every year

136

54%

Every 2 years

30

12%

Every 3–5 years

42

17%

Only once/Never

44

17%

Income

0-$15,000

67

27%

$15,000-$45,000

105

43%

>$45,000

75

30%

Marital status

Living with someone

131

51%

Living alone

124

49%

Have a primary physician?

Yes

231

91%

Have a private health insurance?

Yes

151

59%

Rural area

Yes

88

35%

Visit primary physician at least 1/year?

Yes

225

89%

Family history of breast cancer?

Yes

72

28%