The Study aims to find out how well the females in the slum areas know about Breast Self-Examination and also whether they perform Breast Self-Examination or not

Completed

Conditions: Women suffering from Breast cancer will not be included in the study.

Registration Number: CTRI/2020/01/022614

Lead Sponsor: Not Applicable

Brief Summary: Breast is the leading cause of cancer in Mumbai with relative proportion of 28.8% cases. It has been identified that vast majority of the females in the developing countries are unaware of performing regular Breast self-Examination. Breast Self-Examination is essential for early diagnosis of Breast cancer in slum areas as women living in slums suffer from poor health and unavailability of health services. It is the most cost-effective procedure which involves women looking and palpating each breast for lump, swelling, distortions and tenderness. It helps to increase awareness about risk factors and symptoms of Breast cancer and improve self care among women.

**Methodology:**

- Based on geographical distribution, Mumbai is divided into 6 zones. Each zone consists of 3 to 6 wards. 6th zone was randomly selected from these zones. 6th zone consists of 3 wards namely N, S, and T. Ward N was further randomly selected. It consists of 9 slums. Each of these 9 slums of ward N will be included in the study. These slums were considered as blocks and named as N1 to N9.

- PPS sampling technique will be adapted to select the number of households from each block. Households will be further selected randomly. From each household, one eligible participant will be selected using Kish grid method.

- A cross sectional study will be carried out among the women of age group 20 to 60 years. Before starting the interview, details of the study will be explained to them and informed consent will be taken.

- Interview will be based on the set of predetermined questionnaire. Confidentiality will be maintained throughout the study.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Completed

Sex: Female

Target Recruitment: 260

Inclusion Criteria

Women between the age group of 20 to 60 years living in slums of Mumbai and willing to voluntarily give consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

Women with breast cancer in the same age group and not a resident of slum.

Study & Design

Study Type: Observational

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The results of the study will help to understand the prevalence of knowledge and practice of Breast self-examination in poor resource setting as well as the factors associated with the same.	January to May 2020

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
It aims to increase awareness regarding the importance of practicing Breast Self-Examination	January to May 2020

Trial Locations

Locations (1): Slums of Ghatkopar,Mumbai(Community based Study)
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Udupi, KARNATAKA, India
Slums of Ghatkopar,Mumbai(Community based Study)
🇮🇳Udupi, KARNATAKA, India
Dr Shikha Panchal
Principal investigator
9820901025
drshikhapanchal1993@gmail.com