Table 6 Knowledge and Use of Mammography
Questions about mammography | n (%)a | 95% CI b |
|---|---|---|
M1: Yes- I have heard of mammographyc | 368 (93.2) | 90.2–95.4 |
M2: Yes- mammography a useful tool for the early detection of breast cancerc | 371 (93.9) | 91.1–96.1 |
M3: Age at which mammography should be started:c | ||
From birth | 1 (0.3) | 0.01–1.4 |
From puberty | 17 (4.3) | 2.5–6.8 |
From 20 years | 28 (7.1) | 4.8–10.1 |
From 40 years | 287 (72.7) | 68.0–77.0 |
After menopause | 18 (4.6) | 2.7–7.7 |
Combinations of the some of the above | 3 (0.8) | 0.2–2.2 |
Not sure | 33 (8.4) | 5.8–11.5 |
M4: How often should mammography be done?c | ||
Weekly | 3 (0.8) | 0.2–2.2 |
Monthly | 19 (4.8) | 2.9–7.4 |
Every year | 183 (46.3) | 41.3–51.4 |
When a lump is found on BSE or CBE | 96 (24.3) | 20.2–28.8 |
Combinations of the above | 17 (4.3) | 2.5–6.8 |
Not sure | 65 (16.5) | 12.9–20.5 |
M5: Yes- I have done a Mammographyc | 74 (18.7) | 15.0–22.9 |
M6: If no to question above, why not?(n = 313)c | ||
Not old enough | 104 (33.2) | 28.0–38.7 |
Financial constraint | 4 (1.3) | 0.3–3.2 |
Mammography not available | 5 (1.6) | 0.5–3.7 |
I see no reason for the test | 75 (24.0) | 19.3–29.1 |
I am afraid of the procedure | 20 (6.4) | 3.9–9.7 |
I am afraid of the bad results | 8 (2.6) | 1.1–5.0 |
I do not know whom to consult for undergoing this test | 22 (7.0) | 4.6–10.4 |
Combinations of the above | 40 (12.8) | 9.3–17.0 |
Others | 20 (6.4) | 3.9–9.7 |
M7: If yes, how often do you go for Mammography? (n = 74)c | ||
Monthly | 2 (2.7) | 0.3–9.4 |
Yearly | 50 (67.6) | 55.7–78.0 |
After menopause | 1 (1.4) | 0.03–7.3 |
Not sure | 5 (6.8) | 2.2–15.1 |
Others | 13 (17.6) | 9.7–28.2 |