Table 5 Positive beliefs about breast cancer treatment among Nurses and doctors
Variable | Doctors(n = 45) Number(%) | Nurses(n = 141) Number(%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Breast cancer is curable if detected early | 41(91.1) | 121(85.5) | 0.026 |
Surgery is the most effective method of treatment for breast cancer | 35(77.8) | 108(76.6) | 0.494 |
Alternative or herbal medicine cannot cure breast cancer | 22(48.9) | 97(68.8) | 0.008 |
Breast cancer cannot disappear following prayer | 10(22.2) | 37(26.2) | 0.096 |