Effect of Educational Program about Breast Cancer Knowledge and Breast Self-Examination Training on Building Accurate Information and Behavior among Women

Abstract

Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in women world wide. It is the second to cervical cancer as a cause of death from cancer among women. The common age group affected is women above 30 years old. Aim: This study was conducted to assess the level of breast cancer knowledge and breast self-examination practice among women and also to examine the effect of educational program regarding breast cancer knowledge and breast Self-examination training on increasing awareness and changing behavior of women. Design and Setting: The study uses a quasi experimental design to collect data from the Faculty of Education for Science Departments in Dammam University at Hafer Al Batin Governate, Kingdome of Saudi Arabia. Sample: a convenience sample of 36 women who are working as a faculty and administrators in the Faculty of Education for Science Departments in Dammam University. Tools: Data collection tool consisted of 2 parts, socio-demographic part and assessment of knowledge and practice toward breast cancer and breast self-examination practice. Results: The program contributed to a significant improvement of the level of women’s knowledge regarding breast cancer and their practice of breast self-examination. Conclusion and Recommendation: Based on the findings of the study, women need to continue updating their  knowledge of breast cancer and keep their practice for breast self-examination in order to improve their health and have a better health outcomes

Keywords: breast cancer, breast self-examination, educational program.