Knowledge/Perception | Frequency | % |
---|---|---|
Knowledge of breast cancer’s existence | 120 | 100.00 |
Perceived causes of Breast Cancer | ||
Exposure to a wide range of cancer causing agents | 64 | 53.33 |
A family history of breast cancer | 29 | 24.17 |
Exposure to x-rays before 30 years of age | 22 | 18.33 |
Overweight after menopause | 12 | 10.00 |
Prolonged and early use of oral contraceptives | 16 | 13.33 |
Oestrogen replacement therapy | 14 | 11.67 |
Witchcraft | 12 | 10.00 |
Perceived Risk factors for Breast Cancer | ||
Excessive alcohol consumption | 24 | 20.00 |
Excessive cigarette smoking | 40 | 33.33 |
Inactivity and sedentary lifestyle | 23 | 19.17 |
Prolonged use of dark hair dyes | 15 | 12.50 |
High animal fat diet | 18 | 15.00 |
Consumption of milk products from cows injected with genetically engineered hormones | 26 | 21.67 |
Perception that Breast cancer can be prevented | 114 | 95.00 |
Perceived methods of preventing Breast cancer | ||
Dieting | 30 | 25.00 |
Exercise | 24 | 20.00 |
Vaccination | 16 | 13.33 |
Breast examination | 44 | 36.67 |
Perception that Breast cancer can be treated | 84 | 70.00 |
Perceived methods of treating breast cancer | ||
Medically | 43 | 35.83 |
Traditionally | 11 | 9.17 |
Spiritually | 30 | 25.00 |