Impact of educational intervention on awareness of breast cancer among female students of Government College of Nursing, Nagpur
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20185242Keywords:
Pre-post test study, Breast cancer, InterventionAbstract
Background: The nurses have a major influence on the behavior of our women, they need to be knowledgeable themselves about breast cancer risk factors and the importance of early detection through screening, thereby improving a chance of longer life for the patient. The need of the hour is to create awareness about breast cancer for early management of this disease.
Methods: The present pre-post test study was carried out among female students in a Government College of Nursing in Nagpur to assess the impact of educational intervention on awareness of breast cancer using a predesigned self-administered questionnaire.
Results: The overall knowledge about risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment modalities of breast cancer of significantly increased from pre test to post test.
Conclusions: The impact of intervention shows significant increase in knowledge of breast cancer.
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