Table 4 Univariate logistic regression of socio-demographic and potential risk factors associated with breast cancer in Afghanistan (n = 402)
Variables | UAOa | 95% C.I | p- value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | 1.04 | (1.02–1.06) | < 0.001 |
Educational Status | |||
Literate | 1.90 | (1.28–2.83) | < 0.001 |
Illiterate | 1 | ||
Marital status | |||
Single | 1 | ||
Married | 0.92 | (0.51–1.64) | 0.77 |
BMIa | 0.98 | (0.95–1.02) | 0.38 |
Family history of breast cancer | |||
Yes | 1 | ||
No | 2.38 | (1.55–3.65) | < 0.001 |
History of pregnancy | |||
Yes | 1 | ||
No | 0.94 | (0.57–1.54) | 0.801 |
Age at first period | 0.85 | (0.76–0.95) | 0.003 |
Age at first baby birth | 1.12 | (1.06–1.18) | < 0.001 |
Use of contraceptive | |||
Yes | 1 | ||
No | 1.000 | (0.65–1.55) | 1.000 |
Status of breast feeding | |||
Yes | 1 | ||
No | 0.97 | (0.62–1.53) | 0.909 |
Exercise | |||
VYes | 1.16 | (0.72–1.85) | 0.55 |
No | 1 | ||
Status of smoking | |||
Yes | 1 | ||
No | 2.23 | (1.29–3.9) | 0.004 |