Table 2 Demographic characteristics of the study sample (1402)
| Number | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Age groups (years) | ||
| 20–29 | 258 | 18 |
| 30–39 | 354 | 25 |
| 40–49 | 334 | 24 |
| 50–59 | 220 | 16 |
| 60> | 236 | 17 |
| Mean (SD) | 43.4 (14.4) | |
| Range | 20–80 | |
| Educational status | ||
| Primary education | 673 | 48 |
| Secondary education | 497 | 35 |
| Higher education | 232 | 17 |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 117 | 8 |
| Married | 1183 | 85 |
| Widowed/divorced | 102 | 7 |
| Personal history of breast problems | ||
| Yes | 84 | 6 |
| No | 1318 | 94 |
| Family history of breast cancer | ||
| Yes | 138 | 10 |
| No | 1264 | 90 |