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Table 6 Revisited women’s reported barriers to breast health practices in the post-test

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

Reported barriers*

Mammogram n (%)

BSE n (%)

CBE n (%)

Revisited n = 593

I still don’t know how to do BSE

0

2 (0.34)

0

Busy and have other priorities

48 (8.1)

7 (1.2)

165 (28)

I do not feel that I am at risk of breast cancer

44 (7.4)

4 (0.67)

43 (7.3)

Human destiny is in God’s hand

24 (4.0)

5 (0.84)

18 (3.0)

I am afraid that x ray is harmful

12 (2.0)

0

0

I do not get any encouragement from my family

10 (1.7)

0

0

Because of logistical obstacles at the hospital

10 (1.7)

0

0

Busy with other illnesses

7 (1.2)

7 (1.2)

7 (1.2)

My husband did not approve my going for the test

6 (1.0)

0

3 (0.51)

I do not have anyone to accompany me

5 (0.84)

0

5 (0.84)

I am afraid from the result of the test

5 (0.84)

2 (0.34)

9 (1.5)

I do not have enough money for transportation

5 (0.84)

0

0

I think the examination is painful

4 (0.67)

0

1 (0.16)

I am afraid from getting breast cancer

4 (0.67)

0

5 (0.84)

I am not convinced that there is a benefit

3 (0.51)

5 (0.84)

5 (0.84)

I do not want to know even if I have breast cancer

2 (0.34)

2 (0.34)

5 (0.84)

I feel shy and embarrassed

1 (0.16)

3 (0.51)

10 (1.7)

I am afraid this could affect my family

1 (0.16)

0

0

I do not have enough money to pay for the test

1 (0.16)

0

5 (0.84)

I do not have health insurance

0

0

4 (0.67)

The nearby health centre has a male physician

0

0

7 (1.2)

  1. *More than one answer per woman was possible.