The Impact of a Randomized Community-Based Intervention on the Awareness of Women Residing in Lebanon Toward Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, and Intimate Hygiene.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Women's health represents an integral component of public health. With breast cancer being the first worldwide and cervical cancer the fourth most common cancer among women, and while habits of intimate hygiene remain mediocre, it is crucial to address these issues. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a community-based intervention on the knowledge and preventive measures (K&P) of women toward breast cancer, cervical cancer, and intimate hygiene.

Methods

This longitudinal multicentric prospective interventional study was conducted on women residing in Lebanon aged 18-83 years old. The awareness sessions took place either in person or online to address these three topics, covering the eight governorates of Lebanon. Our sample included women both from th

SUBMITTER: Chehab R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11641698 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature