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Table 4 Comparison of Knowledge score among sociodemographic characteristics

From: Breast cancer awareness, knowledge and self-screening intention among females in Northern Border of Saudi Arabia, Arar City

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Median (IQR)

Sig.a

Age (years)

19–25

7.0 (5.0 – 8.0)

0.097

26–35

7.0 (6.0 – 8.0)

36–45

8.0 (7.0 – 9.0)

Above 45

7.0 (6.0 – 9.0)

Nationality

Non-Saudi

8.0 (7.0 – 9.0)

0.323

Saudi

7.0 (6.0 – 9.0)

Marital status

Divorced

8.0 (6.0 – 8.0)

0.564

Married

7.0 (6.0 – 9.0)

Single

7.0 (6.0 – 9.0)

Widow

6.5 (6.0 – 7.5)

Education Level

Bachelor

7.0 (6.0 – 9.0)

0.018*

High school

7.0 (6.0 – 8.0)

Less than high school

6.0 (4.0 – 8.0)

Master

8.0 (6.0 – 9.0)

PhD

9.0 (8.5 – 9.5)

Occupation

Employee

7.0 (6.0 – 9.0)

0.583

Healthcare worker

7.0 (6.0 – 9.0)

Medical student

7.5 (6.0 – 8.5)

Non-employee

7.0 (6.0 – 8.0)

Non-medical student

7.0 (5.0 – 8.5)

Is there a family history of breast cancer?

No

7.0 (6.0 – 9.0)

0.421

Yes

8.0 (6.0 – 9.0)

Have you had a previous breast problem?

No

7.0 (6.0 – 9.0)

0.027*

Yes

8.0 (7.0 – 9.0)

Have you heard about breast self-exam?

No

7.0 (5.0 – 8.0)

0.009*

Yes

7.0 (6.0 – 9.0)

  1. IQR Interquartile Range, a p- value, *p < 0.05, significant