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Table 4 Respondents with knowledge of breast cancer symptoms (N = 409)

From: Women’s knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) relating to breast and cervical cancers in rural Zimbabwe: a cross sectional study in Mudzi District, Mashonaland East Province

Knowledge of breast cancer symptomsa

n

%

A lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm that persists through the menstrual cycle

46

11.2

A mass or lump, which may feel as small as a pea

68

16.6

A change in the size, shape, or contour of the breast

45

11

A blood-stained or clear fluid discharge from the nipple

20

4.9

Redness of the skin on the breast or nipple

20

4.5

Other (specify)___________

30

7.3

Do not know

75

18.3

  1. a There is no statistically significant relationship between age and knowledge of symptoms of breast cancer