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Table 3: Knowledge of breast cancer signs and symptoms |
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Correct Responses |
Incorrect Responses |
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Sign and Symptom |
Quantitative N=474 |
Qualitative N=20 |
Quantitative N=474 |
Qualitative N=20 |
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Changes in the Size and Shape of the breast |
74 |
2 |
400 |
18 |
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Nipple Retraction |
26 |
3 |
448 |
17 |
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Nipple Discharges |
62 |
1 |
412 |
19 |
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Pains in the Breast |
22 |
2 |
452 |
18 |
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Lump/Mass in the Breast |
221 |
5 |
253 |
15 |
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Lump in the Armpit (Axilla) |
2 |
0 |
472 |
20 |
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Swelling of Breast |
15 |
3 |
459 |
17 |
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Sore of the Breasts |
21 |
1 |
453 |
19 |
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As shown in Table 3, Respondents’ knowledge of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer was generally found to be very low. Specific signs and symptoms mentioned by the number of the respondents are indicated. |
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