A Quasi-Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structure Teaching Programme (STP) on the Knowledge Regarding Breast Self-Examination (BSE) among the Adolescent Girls Studying in Dasmesh Public School, Faridkot

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1and2) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Geeta Chaudhary ◽  
Sikandar Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Public School ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Self Examination

scholarly journals Health education for early detection of breast cancer in blind women

Rev Rene ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 890
Author(s):  
Inacia Sátiro Xavier de França ◽  
Francisco Stélio de Sousa ◽  
Arthur Felipe Rodrigues Silva ◽  
Jamilly da Silva Aragão ◽  
Cibely Freire de Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Cancer Risk Factors ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Breast Cancer Risk Factors ◽  
Self Examination

Objective: to assess the knowledge of blind women about the risk factors for breast cancer and whether they look for early detection of this cancer. Methods: a quasi-experimental study with 72 blind women distributed in focus groups. Data were collected through interviews. Results: few participants had knowledge about one or more risk factors for breast cancer, but most practiced early detection. Health education was developed using breast kits and demonstration of breast self-examination. It was obtained qualitative improvement of knowledge of the participants about breast cancer, its risk factors and early detection practices. In addition, participants demonstrated breast self-examination confidently. Conclusion:we need to develop in a harder manner educational activities to clarify about breast cancer risk factors and the importance of periodically carrying out breast self-examination, clinical examination and mammography. 

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