Table 6 Key influences on breast self-examination practice
Variables N = (335) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
I am afraid BSE will find cancer | 125(37.3) | 210(62.7) |
I feel uncomfortable taking off clothes in front of health professionals during the examination | 160(47.8) | 175(52.2) |
Having BSE would be painful | 71(21.2) | 264(78.8) |
It is against my religious beliefs to do BSE | 55(16.4) | 280(83.6) |
My sociocultural milieu has influence in my decision to practice BSE | 114(34.0) | 221(66) |
BSE is embarrassing | 67(20.0) | 268(80) |
I do not know what BSE is all about | 113(33.7) | 222(66.3) |
I do not feel at risk of getting BC so BSE is not necessary | 155(46.3) | 180(53.7) |
Absence of support from spouse, friends and family sometimes prevent me from performing BSE | 119(35.5) | 216(64.5) |
I have not engaged in risky sexual behaviours, so I cannot have BC | 167(49.9) | 168(50.1) |
BC has no cure so no need of knowing my status | 59(17.6) | 276(82.4) |