IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320-7876

A Quasi-Experimental Study To Assess The Effectiveness Of Education Interventional Package On Knowledge And Practice Regarding Early Detection Methods Of Breast Cancer Among Women, In Karaikal District

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Mrs. K.SIVAKALA,Dr. G. AMBUJAM

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Background: Breast cancer (the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the breast) is one of the most common cancer types in the United States. Early detection is key in the treatment of breast cancer. There are steps you can take to detect breast cancer when it is most treatable. Although breast cancer screening cannot prevent breast cancer, it can help find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat. Aim & Objectives: • To assess and compare the pre and post test level of knowledge and practice regarding breast self examination among women in experimental and control group. • To assess the effectiveness of education interventional package on knowledge and practice regarding breast self examination among women. • To associate the selected demographic variables with the mean differed knowledge and practice score regarding breast self examination in experimental and control group. Methods: A quasi experimental study. Data were obtained by self structured questionnaire. Out of 100 women, 95 (%) agreed to participate in the study. Results: The global percentage of correct answers was not associated with age (p=0.173) or degree/specialization (p=0.815). Questions were classified into two categories. In categories involving knowledge on hereditary breast cancer, the rate of correct answers was 42.4%, respectively. On the practice of screening methods 70% of those interviewed were not sure about the screening methods and Practice of educational actions regarding this subject was reported by 30% of those interviewed. Conclusion: This study reinforces the need to develop qualifying actions for women, so that strategies to control breast cancer become effective in their health care practice.

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