Increasing breast cancer awareness and breast examination practices among women through health education and capacity building of primary healthcare providers: a pre-post intervention study in low socioeconomic area of Mumbai, India.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The present study aimed to improve breast cancer (BC) awareness and practices using Information, Education and Communication (IEC) modules and health educational sessions for women and primary healthcare providers in low socioeconomic community of Mumbai.

Design

Pre-post quasi-experimental design.

Setting

The study was conducted in a lower socioeconomic area of G-South ward of Mumbai, Maharashtra. The baseline and endline survey was conducted using structured interview schedules.

Participants

410 women were selected, aged between 18 and 55 years who were not pregnant, lactating or diagnosed with BC.

Intervention

A health education-based intervention module was developed to educate women through group and individual sessions.

Outcomes

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SUBMITTER: Prusty RK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8088239 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature