Table 3 Multivariate analysis of biopsy necessary for cancer diagnosis and tumour spread after biopsy
From: Factors influencing the opinion of individuals in determining tumour spread after biopsy
| Â | Biopsy necessary for Cancer diagnosis p value | Tumour spread after biopsy p value |
|---|---|---|
Variables | 95% Confidence Interval (CI) | 95% Confidence Interval (CI) |
Gender | Â | Â |
Male | 0.65 | 0.35 |
Female | (0.28-1.5) | (0.58-1.21) |
Location ( different centers) | Â | Â |
AKUH | 0.34 | 0.12 |
KIRAN | (0.15-1.9) | (0.27-1.17) |
Prior involvement in work up of cancer patients | Â | Â |
Yes | 0.003 | 0.81 |
No | (0.12-0.64) | (0.71-1.56) |
Education | Â | Â |
None | 0.32 | 0.03 |
Primary to matric | (0.28-1.51) | (0.29-0.95) |
Inter- to Graduation | Â | Â |
Professional | Â | Â |
Who believed cancer is contagious | Â | Â |
Yes | 0.001 | 0.04 |
No | (1.77-7.29) | (0.31-0.96) |