Table 4 Breast health seeking behaviour and practice among female members of households in Kaloleni sub-county, Kenya
From: Breast Cancer knowledge, perceptions and practices in a rural Community in Coastal Kenya
Question | n(%)a |
|---|---|
Where would you go if you have a breast swelling? | |
Health facility | 418(95.4) |
Faith healer | 3(0.7) |
Traditional healer | 2(0.5) |
Other | 1(0.2) |
Don’t know | 14(3.2) |
How soon would you seek help for a breast lump? | |
< 1 week | 370(90.7) |
< 1 month | 27(6.6) |
1–3 months | 8(2.0) |
Depends on factors | 3(0.7) |
Who decides where you would seek help for a breast problem? | |
Husband | 213(49.0) |
Myself | 129(29.7) |
Parents | 54 (12.4) |
In-laws | 3(0.7) |
Other | 36(8.3) |
What health facility would you go to to seek help for a breast problem? | |
Dispensary | 217(51.2) |
Health centre | 69(16.3) |
Sub-county hospital | 105(24.8) |
County or Teaching & Referral hospital | 33(7.8) |
Why would you choose this facility? | |
Location close to home | 238(55.4) |
Quality of service | 131(30.5) |
Finances | 11(2.6) |
Other (family or husband’s decision, transportation, etc.) | 60(11.7) |
Would you allow a male doctor to examine your breast? | |
Yes | 354(82.3) |
No | 69(16.1) |
Would you allow a male traditional healer to examine your breast? | |
Yes | 76(17.4) |
No | 357(81.5) |