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World J Clin Oncol. Feb 24, 2019; 10(2): 98-109
Published online Feb 24, 2019. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v10.i2.98
Published online Feb 24, 2019. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v10.i2.98
Table 1 Domains of the survey compared to United Kingdom breast-CAM
This survey | United Kingdom CAM | |
Awareness of signs and symptoms of cancer | Q9+Q10 | Q1+Q2 |
Awareness of age-related risk | Q3 | Q5 |
Awareness of risk factors for cancer | Q6+Q7 | Q7+Q8 |
Confidence and behaviour in detecting a breast change | Q1 | Q3 |
Perception and Practice of examination and screening | Q4, Q5 | Q6* |
Delay in seeking medical help | Q2 | Q4 |
Prevention practices on breast cancer1 | Q8 | NA |
Access to information on breast cancer1 | Q11 | NA |
Table 2 Demographic data of all participants
Total(n = 1000) | Percentage (%) | |
Age (median age group) | 56-60 | - |
18 - 30 | 67 | 6.7 |
31-45 | 179 | 17.9 |
46-60 | 272 | 27.2 |
61 or above | 479 | 47.9 |
Education | ||
Primary school or below | 379 | 37.9 |
Secondary school | 472 | 47.2 |
Diploma or above | 119 | 11.9 |
Occupation | ||
Housewife | 354 | 35.4 |
Employed | 241 | 24.1 |
Retired or unemployed | 361 | 36.1 |
Monthly household income | ||
HKD$10000 or below | 231 | 23.1 |
HKD$10001-20000 | 164 | 16.4 |
HKD$20001-30000 | 108 | 10.8 |
HKD$30001 or above | 190 | 19.0 |
District | ||
Reside in 5 districts with lowest domestic household monthly income1 | 281 | 28.1 |
Table 3 Breast cancer awareness
Awareness of signs and symptoms of breast cancer1 | Awareness of age-related lifetime risk | Awareness of risk factor for breast cancer2 | ||||
Yes % | ORadj (95%CI) | Yes % | ORadj (95%CI) | Yes % | ORadj (95%CI) | |
Total (n = 1000) | 20.3 | -- | 26.5 | -- | 25.7 | -- |
Age | ||||||
18 - 30 (n = 67) | 10.4 | 0.46 (0.19-1.11) | 15.2 | 0.45 (0.21-0.98) | 38.8 | 2.18 (1.15-4.14) |
31 - 45 (n = 179) | 40.8 | 2.83 (1.61-4.97) | 19.8 | 0.66 (0.38-1.15) | 41.3 | 2.38 (1.39-4.08) |
46 - 60 (n = 272) | 23.9 | 1.44 (0.85-2.41) | 30.9 | 1.20 (0.77-1.89) | 34.6 | 2.10 (1.30-3.37) |
61 or above (n = 479) | 11.9 | 1.00 | 28.1 | 1.00 | 25.8 | 1.00 |
Education | ||||||
Secondary school or above (n = 262) | 27.9 | 2.80 (1.77-4.44) | 24.8 | 0.91 (0.60-1.32) | 34.5 | 1.76 (1.16-2.66) |
Below secondary school (n = 641) | 9.3 | 1.00 | 29.4 | 1.00 | 13.0 | 1.00 |
Table 4 Breast cancer screening and perception
Monthly or more frequent breast self-exam | Have mammography at least once every 2 yr | Agree that breast exam is needed for those without family history | ||||
Yes % | ORadj (95%CI) | Yes % | ORadj (95%CI) | Yes % | ORadj (95%CI) | |
Total (n=1000) | 48.0 | -- | 16.8 | -- | 78.5 | -- |
Age | ||||||
18 - 30 (n = 67) | 35.8 | 0.36 (0.20-0.67) | 6.0 | 0.22 (0.07-0.65) | 94.0 | 2.96 (1.00-8.82) |
31 - 45 (n = 179) | 58.7 | 0.86 (0.53-1.39) | 23.5 | 1.02 (0.55-1.89) | 93.9 | 2.20 (1.04-4.65) |
46 – 60 (n = 272) | 60.7 | 1.19 (0.80-1.79) | 24.6 | 1.35 (0.79-2.31) | 85.3 | 1.05 (0.63-1.73) |
61 or above (n = 479) | 38.6 | 1.00 | 11.3 | 1.00 | 67.2 | 1.00 |
Education | ||||||
Secondary school or above (n = 262) | 58.2 | 2.38 (1.71-3.31) | 22.5 | 2.64 (1.63-4.26) | 88.5 | 2.17 (1.47-3.12) |
Below secondary school (n = 641) | 33.3 | 1.00 | 8.3 | 1.00 | 64.8 | 1.00 |
- Citation: Yeung MPS, Chan EYY, Wong SYS, Yip BHK, Cheung PSY. Hong Kong female’s breast cancer awareness measure: Cross-sectional survey. World J Clin Oncol 2019; 10(2): 98-109
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v10/i2/98.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5306/wjco.v10.i2.98