Breast Cancer Screening: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among Female University Students in The Gambia

Table 4

Practices of breast cancer screening.

Variables		%
Have you ever practiced any breast cancer screening?
Yes	83	23.4
No	272	76.6
Which breast screening method?
Breast self-examination	32	9.0
Clinical breast examination	51	14.4
Mammography	0	0.0
Reasons for breast screening
Advice from a health worker	71	20.0
Based on medical condition	4	1.1
Noticed a breast lump	8	2.3
Reasons for not breast screening
Lack of knowledge	88	32.4
Did not have any sign	20	7.4
Forgetfulness	45	16.5
Lack of time	35	12.9
Fear of the finding a mass	60	22.1
Cost	24	8.8
Who should practice breast cancer screening
Old women	12	3.4
Adolescents	110	31.0
Pregnant women	13	3.7
Women in their reproductive age	220	62.0
How often should breast screening be performed
Daily	9	2.5
Weekly	7	2.0
Monthly	74	20.9
Biannually	25	7.0
Annually	15	4.2
Do not know	225	63.4
Composite practice score
Poor practice	292	82.3
Good practice	63	17.7