Effectiveness of an educational intervention in knowledge, attitude, and practice towards Breast Self-Examination among female non-teaching staff of a medical college in Dakshina Kannada: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Dr Gopika J
- Enrollment
- 300
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) scores regarding breast self-examination (BSE) among participants from baseline to 3 months post-intervention.
Overview
Brief Summary
The study titled “Effectiveness of an Educational Intervention in Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Towards Breast Self-Examination Among Female Non-Teaching Staff of a Medical College in Dakshina Kannada” focuses on bridging the knowledge gap regarding breast cancer and the noninvasive screening method of self-breast examination. This study focuses on assessing how well a health education session improves the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of female non-teaching staff members at a Dakshina Kannada medical college regarding breast self-examination (BSE). Although BSE is an easy and inexpensive way to detect breast cancer early, its frequent use and awareness are still low.
About three hundred female employees between the ages of twenty and sixty will participate in this quasi-experimental study. A questionnaire measuring the participants’ baseline knowledge, attitude, and present BSE habits will be given to them to fill out initially. After that, they will participate in a single interactive educational session that consists of live demonstrations, visual aids, and questions and answers. Participants will be reassessed right away and again after three months to assess any changes. Through increased awareness and self-assurance in doing BSE on a regular basis, the study seeks to empower women and encourage early detection.
The data collected will be analysed to assess the immediate changes in knowledge and attitude pre- and post-test as well as their retention of knowledge post 3 months. The study anticipates that following the educational intervention, participants’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices surrounding breast self-examination will significantly improve. It anticipates better self-reported BSE practices at the 3-month follow-up, as well as greater awareness and more favorable attitudes.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Na
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 20.00 Year(s) to 60.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- Female
Inclusion Criteria
- •Female non-teaching staff aged 20–60 years.
- •Currently employed at KMC or MCODS, Mangalore.
- •Willing to provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Those with a prior history of breast cancer or who have undergone mastectomy
- •Pregnant/Lactating Mothers
- •Currently on long-term medical leave or not available during the study period.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) scores regarding breast self-examination (BSE) among participants from baseline to 3 months post-intervention.
Time Frame: Baseline, 3 Months
Secondary Outcomes
- Retention of knowledge, attitude, and practice scores(3 months post-intervention)
Investigators
Dr Gopika J
Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India