Investigating the effect of the educational intervention based on the Health Belief Model on the knowledge and beliefs of Yemeni teachers in the use of breast cancer screening: a randomized controlled trial study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast cancer (BC) is the most prevalent cancer among women. Teachers play a crucial role in promoting healthy behaviors, including breast cancer screening (BCS). This study aimed to assess the impact of an Health Belief Model (HBM)-based educational intervention on BCS uptake, knowledge, and beliefs among female Yemeni teachers in Klang Valley, Malaysia.

Methods

A cluster-randomized controlled trial was conducted with 180 participants from 12 schools, randomly assigned to intervention or control groups. The intervention group participated in a 90-minute educational session, with follow-up assessments at baseline, and at 1, 3, and 6 months' post-intervention, using validated Arabic questionnaires. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 22.0, with Generaliz

SUBMITTER: Noman S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11622474 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature