Table 2 Demographic characteristics of the study sample (1402)
| Â | Number | % |
|---|---|---|
Age groups (years) | Â | Â |
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) | Â |
Range | 20–80 |  |
Educational status | Â | Â |
Primary education | 673 | 48 |
Secondary education | 497 | 35 |
Higher education | 232 | 17 |
Marital status | Â | Â |
Single | 117 | 8 |
Married | 1183 | 85 |
Widowed/divorced | 102 | 7 |
Personal history of breast problems | Â | Â |
Yes | 84 | 6 |
No | 1318 | 94 |
Family history of breast cancer | Â | Â |
Yes | 138 | 10 |
No | 1264 | 90 |