Barrier items

n (%)

Breast self examination (n = 124)

1) Lacking of awareness

2) Not having breast problem

3) Forgetting to do it

4) Unimportant test

5) Fearing of finding lump

51 (41.0)

27 (21.8)

9 (7.3)

4 (3.2)

2 (1.6)

Clinical breast examination (n = 124)

1) Not having breast problem

2) Lacking of awareness

3) Embarrassment

4) Fearing of finding lump

48 (38.7)

36 (29.0)

8 (6.4)

2 (1.6)

Mammography (n = 71)*

1) Not having breast problem

2) Lacking of awareness

3) Not requested by doctor

4) Fearing of results

5) Fearing of pain

39 (54.9)

29 (40.9)

12 (16.9)

2 (2.8)

1 (1.4)