Table 1 General awareness about breast cancer among women in Addis Ababa
Mentioned variables | FREQUENCY | PERCENTAGE (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS | Breast lump | 206 | 61.3 |
Breast pain | 170 | 50.6 | |
Discharge | 114 | 33.9 | |
Nipple retraction | 72 | 21.4 | |
Redness and engorgement | 52 | 15.5 | |
Itching | 16 | 4.8 | |
RISK FACTORS | Smoking | 150 | 44.6 |
Alcohol | 110 | 32.7 | |
Aging | 71 | 21.1 | |
Being female | 72 | 21.4 | |
Packed food | 53 | 15.8 | |
Not to breast feed | 32 | 9.5 | |
Early menarche | 13 | 3.9 | |
Late menopause | 16 | 4.8 | |
PREVENTIVE MEASURES | Initiate Breast feeding | 137 | 40.8 |
No smoking | 140 | 41.7 | |
Not drinking alcohol | 124 | 36.9 | |
Regular screening | 86 | 25.6 | |
Physical Exercise | 72 | 21.4 | |
Combat obesity | 62 | 18.5 | |
Avoid OCP | 53 | 15.8 | |
Avoid packed foods | 43 | 12.8 | |
Wearing bra | 5 | 1.5 |