Effect of health belief model-based educational intervention on prostate cancer prevention; knowledge, practices, and intentions

Table 2 General characteristics of the study sample (n = 110)

General characteristics	No.	%
Age
▪ 45–49 years	28	25.5
▪ 50–59 years	27	24.5
▪ 60–69 years	29	26.4
▪ 70–75 years	26	23.6
Marital status
▪ Married	80	72.7
▪ Single	7	6.4
▪ Divorced	8	7.3
Level of education
▪ Below secondary level	61	55.5
▪ Secondary level or higher	49	44.5
Residence
▪ Urban	77	70.0
▪ Rural	33	30.0
Current working status
▪ Working	97	88.2
▪ Not working	13	11.8
Annual income
▪ Less than 10.000 EGP	21	19.1
▪ 10.000-less than 20.000 EGP	42	38.2
▪ 20.000-less than 30.000 EGP	26	23.6
▪ 30.000 and more	21	19.1
Family history of prostate cancer
▪ No	99	90.0
▪ Yes	11	10.0

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