Impact of pharmacist-led educational services in promoting breast cancer awareness.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast cancer is rapidly increasing worldwide. Pakistan has a high incidence rate of one in every nine women. The lack of awareness is the major reason for delayed diagnosis, thus resulting in high mortality. This study aimed to assess the impact of pharmacist-led breast cancer education at community pharmacies on promoting breast cancer awareness.

Methodology

A longitudinal pre-post intervention study was conducted on 319 participants using a self-designed questionnaire. During the pre-intervention phase, data were collected from participants at various community pharmacies employing questionnaire administration. The provision of a breast cancer educational session followed the session. After three months, the participants were contacted via telephone, and the qu

SUBMITTER: Mehmood N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12481808 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature