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Table 4 Distribution of spousal/parental support to perform BSE and the need for further information among women in Wolaita Sodo, 2019 (n = 626)

From: Breast self-examination and associated factors among women in Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study

Variables/characteristics

Frequency (%)

Support on BSE from spouse/partner

 Yes

146 (67.2)

 No

71 (32.8)

Would like information on how to do BSE

 Yes

249 (91)

 No

23 (9)

Recognized importance of BSE

 Very important

207 (95.3)

 Important

10 (4.7)

Self-confidence to perform BSE

 Yes

191 (88)

 No

26 (11)

Where will you go, if you discover a breast lump

 Health facility

168 (77.4)

 Traditional healer

49 (22.6)