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) |