Table 3 Subcategories and categories emerged from the laywomen and experts interviews
Category | Subcategory | Shared Perceived risks | Risks only perceived by laywomen | Risks only mentioned by Experts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Unhealthy lifestyle and habits | Unhealthy lifestyle behaviors | âś“ | ||
Nutritional behaviors and habits | âś“ | |||
Hormonal influences | Reproductive history | âś“ | ||
Exposure to exogenous hormones | âś“ | |||
Environmental exposures | Exposure to magnetic fields | âś“ | ||
Exposure to ionizing waves | âś“ | |||
Exposure to environmental pollution | âś“ | |||
History of disease | Previous breast problems | âś“ | ||
Health problems | âś“ | |||
Individual susceptibility | Family history of cancer | âś“ | ||
Genetic background | âś“ | |||
Anthropometric characteristics | âś“ | |||
Demographic characteristics | âś“ | |||
Psychological factors | âś“ | |||
Belief in supernatural powers | Divine destiny and providence | âś“ | ||
Karma effect | âś“ |