The impact of breast self-examination (BSE) on school teachers

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Author Details : Saidunnisa Begum, Manjunatha Goud B K*, Nailah Asif, Nishani Ivanthima, Mohamed Mahmoud, Shahul Hamid Khan

Volume : 9, Issue : 2, Year : 2022

Article Page : 67-70

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jchm.2022.014

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Abstract

Introduction: Globally breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in females and is a major health problem. Breast self-examination (BSE) is an important tool for the prevention and maintenance of health. Fostering education and skill training to the women to perform BSE correctly will improve the prognosis and reduce mortality. This study was designed with the objective to evaluate the impact of BSE on school teachers.
Materials and Methods: The study was conducted at RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Pretest and post-test research design with convenience sampling technique was used in the present study. The subjects enrolled were 145 school teachers of the age group from 21 to 55 who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Data was collected using a prevalidated structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 24. Pre-and post-intervention results were calculated using paired t-test.
Results: There was a significant increase in the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP)scores after post-test (17.2) when compared to the pre-test (12.5). The p-value for the pre-test and post-test scores of KAP regarding breast self-examination was <0> Conclusion: The present study concludes the structured educational program positively influenced school teachers on breast self-examination.
 

Keywords: Breast self-examination, Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP), Effectiveness of a structured teaching program, School teachers

How to cite : Begum S, Manjunatha Goud B K, Asif N, Ivanthima N, Mahmoud M, Khan S H, The impact of breast self-examination (BSE) on school teachers. J Community Health Manag 2022;9(2):67-70

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