Department of of Health Education and Promotion, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Research Article
The Effect of Educational Intervention on Breast Cancer Self Examination Using BASNEF Model in Women Working in Comprehensive Health Service Centers in Shushtar
Author(s): Mahin Nazari*, Golchehreh Bozorgi and Tayyaba Rakhshani
Objective: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among women. Early detection of breast cancer leads to almost complete cure. Breast cancer screening includes breast self-examination, clinical breast examination, and mammography.
Methods: This is an interventional (descriptive) study. The study population was 400 female employees working for 20 years-45 years under the auspices of Shushtar health centers. Which were randomly divided into two groups of intervention (n=100) and control (n=100). The educational intervention was performed in two sessions of 60 minutes. Data were collected by completing a questionnaire as well as a performance checklist during a direct interview before the educational intervention and two months after. After co-ordination with all health centers in Shushtar c.. Read More»
DOI:
10.37421/2329-6771.2022.11.395
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