Question | Options | 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) | |||