Question

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Freq. (%)

Have you ever performed breast self examination?

Yes

No

181 (51.9)

168 (48.1)

If yes, how often do you perform it?

(n = 181)

Once a month

Once in two months

Once in three months

Anytime is convenient

Don’t know how often

32 (17.7)

27 (16.0)

19 (10.0)

94 (51.9)

9 (17.7)

At what time do you perform breast self examination?

(n = 181)

2nd-3rd day after menses

2nd-3rd day before menses

during menses

during ovulation

no specific time

24 (13.3)

53 (27.3)

0 (0.0)

10 (5.5)

94 (51.9)

If you don’t, what are your reasons for not doing it?

(n = 168)

Not confident on how to do it

Not sure of ability to detect breast changes

Find it difficult to remember

Find it embarrassing

Has no time

Has no family history of breast cancer and do not see the need for it

8 (4.8)

105 (62.4)

5 (3.0)

0 (0.0)

40 (23.8)

10 (6.0)