Table 2 Knowledge of BSE among women who came for FP service in pastoralist Health facilities, Southern Ethiopia, 2022 (N = 421)
Variables | Categories | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
Heard of BSE | Yes | 210 | 49.9 |
No | 211 | 50.1 | |
Where did you hear about it | Health Professionals | 106 | 50.5 |
Peer group | 10 | 4.8 | |
TV/Radio | 71 | 33.8 | |
Schools including college/university | 23 | 10.9 | |
Breast cancer common in your living area | Yes | 65 | 15.4 |
No | 356 | 84.6 | |
Breast cancer detected early | Yes | 100 | 23.8 |
No | 321 | 76.2 | |
The chance of survival from breast cancer is possible with BSE | Yes | 101 | 24.0 |
No | 320 | 76.0 | |
Screening for BSE should be started at the age | 20 years or less | 147 | 34.9 |
More than 20 years | 274 | 65.1 |