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Table 3 Pre-test breast health knowledge scores in relation to woman’s perceived breast self-examination (BSE) knowledge and breast health practices at the baseline

From: Home visits to improve breast health knowledge and screening practices in a less privileged area in Jordan

 

Knowledge score

Total

P-value*

 

0-11 (n = 930)

12-16 (n = 1433)

 

n

%

n

%

n

%

 

Attended a previous lecture

164

18

164

18

560

24

<0.001

Ever had mammography screening (Aged 40 years or more)

30

5.4

72

9.8

102

7.9

0.004

Perceived to have BSE knowledge

326

35

795

55

1121

47

<0.001

Ever did BSE

141

16

433

31

574

25

<0.001

Ever had CBE

147

16

392

27

539

23

<0.001

  1. *Difference between lower and higher breast health knowledge score levels.