The Effect of Web-Assisted Peer Education for Early Diagnosis of Breast Cancer on Health Beliefs, Knowledge Levels and Breast Self-Examination in University Students

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Breast Self-examination; Health Education; University Students

• Registration Number: NCT06112158
• Lead Sponsor: Esra ÖZER

Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to examine the effect of web-supported peer education on health beliefs, knowledge levels and breast self-examination in university students.

Detailed Description

In line with the general purpose of the study, an experimental design will be used in the study. The population of this study consists of female students of Ankara Medipol University. Considering that there may be dropouts from the study in line with the determined sample size, 200 students (intervention; n=100, control; n=100) who were excluded from the exclusion criteria and who agreed to participate in the study were planned to constitute the study group.

Hypotheses of the Research Between the experimental group and the control group, which received peer education on breast cancer and Breast Self-Examination (BSE); H1a1: There is a difference in terms of the sensitivity subscale score average. H1b1: There is a difference in terms of the mean score of the seriousness/importance subscale.

H1c1: There is a difference in terms of the average score of the benefit perception subscale.

H1d1: There is a difference in terms of the average score of the obstacle perception subscale.

H1e1: There is a difference in terms of the mean score of the trust subscale. H1f1: There is a difference in terms of the health motivation subscale score average.

H2a1: There is a difference in terms of the average knowledge score. H3a1: There is a difference in terms of performing breast self-examination.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2023-10-27
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-10-27
• Study First Posted: 2023-11-01
• Status Verified: 2024-03
• Study Start: 2024-03-13
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-03-13
• Last Update Posted: 2024-03-15
• Primary Completion: 2024-05-30
• Study Completion: 2024-06-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 200

Inclusion Criteria

• Young women who do not have any diagnosis of cancer or breast cancer
• who have no communication barriers
• who are not pregnant or breastfeeding
• who volunteer to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

• Participants with a previous cancer diagnosis
• CHCMM training and who were absent for more than two sessions in the intervention group

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Breast self-examination proficiency rating instrument-BSEPRI	four months	This form was used to assess women's ability to perform breast self-examination according to the appropriate stages and their ability to find breast masses. In the form, there are 10 statements including the stages of performing CHBM. Each stage of the examination that is performed correctly is given 10 points, and 0 points are given for incorrect or non-performed stages. Accordingly, a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 100 points are obtained from the form. A score of 90 and above indicates that "CHCMM is performed correctly" and a score of 80 and below indicates that "CHCMM is not performed correctly".
Comprehensive Breast Cancer Information Test	four months	Questions from 1 to 12 on the scale; general knowledge about breast cancer; Questions 13 to 20 contain information about the treatability of breast cancer. It also consists of 20 questions that can be answered as "true" or "false". 1 point for each correct answer given; 0 points are given for incorrect answers and blank items. As the score obtained from the scale increases, the level of knowledge also increases.
Champion Health Belief Model Scale	four months	It is used to determine women's beliefs and attitudes about breast cancer and breast self-examination. Each sub-dimension of the scale is evaluated separately. Champion Health Belief Model Scale (CHBMS) has 6 subscales and is a 5-point Likert type. "Perception of sensitivity" (3 items), "perception of seriousness" (7 items), "perception of benefit" (4 items), "perception of obstacle" (11 items), "trust" (10 items), "Health" regarding breast cancer It has sub-dimensions "motivation" (7 items). The total score of the scale is not calculated. Receiving a low score on the "obstacle perception" subscale and a high score on other subscales shows that women have positive attitudes and beliefs about breast cancer and breast self-examination practices.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Semi-structured Interview Form	four months	"Can you tell us about how the training has changed your life?", "What has this training added to your knowledge about breast cancer and CHCMM?", "What are the beneficial aspects of this training?" and "What are the aspects of this training that need to be improved?".

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ankara Medipol Unıversty; 🇹🇷 Ankara, Turkey