Table 4 Breast examination practices and history of seeing a doctor for a change in breast
Question | Pre-clinical Medical Students (n = 128) | Clinical Medical Students (n = 138) | Total Students (n = 266) |
|---|---|---|---|
How often do you check your breasts? | |||
rarely or never | 52 (40.6%) | 51 (37.0%) | 103 (38.7%) |
once every six months | 14 (10.9%) | 17 (12.3%) | 31 (11.7%) |
at least once a month | 30 (23.4%) | 34 (24.6%) | 64 (24.1%) |
at least once a week | 29 (22.7%) | 30 (21.7%) | 59 (22.2%) |
Total | 128 (100%) | 137 (99.3%) | 265 (99.6%) |
Chi square | χ2=1.693 | p = 0.890 | |
Have you ever been to see a doctor about a change you have noticed in one of your breasts? | |||
Yes | 9 (7.0%) | 12 (8.7%) | 21 (7.9%) |
no | 62 (48.4%) | 50 (36.2%) | 112 (42.1%) |
never noticed a change in my breasts | 57 (44.5%) | 76 (55.1%) | 133 (50.0%) |
Total | 128 (100%) | 138 (100%) | 266 (100%) |
Chi square | χ2=4.058 | p = 0.131 | |