Table 1 Differential in awareness of breast cancer among women 18–55 years by selected socio-demographic characteristics
Characteristics | Percentage | Adjusted Odds Ratio- With 95% C.I. | N |
|---|---|---|---|
Age Group (Years) | |||
18–24 | 43.1 | 1 | 58 |
25–34 | 53.2 | 1.66 (0.72–3.83) | 109 |
35–44 | 46.3 | 1.60 (0.65–3.94) | 149 |
45–55 | 50.0 | 2.30 (0.94–5.67) | 164 |
Schooling | |||
10 years or less | 33.5 | 1 | 215 |
More than 10 years | 66.1 | 3.93 (2.57–6.02) | 265 |
Religion | |||
Hindu | 48.5 | 1 | 445 |
Non-Hindu | 51.4 | 1.19 (0.56–2.51) | 35 |
Caste | |||
SC/ST/OBC | 51.1 | 1 | 151 |
Others | 47.7 | 1.24 (0.82–1.88) | 329 |
Family type | |||
Nuclear | 50.5 | 1 | 384 |
Joint/extended | 41.7 | 0.68 (0.41–1.10) | 96 |
Employment | |||
Not working | 47.0 | 1 | 404 |
Working | 57.9 | 1.57 (0.90–2.75) | 76 |
Marital status | |||
Unmarried | 45.5 | 1 | 77 |
Married | 49.4 | 1.63 (0.75–3.51) | 403 |
Total | 48.8 | 480 | |