The effectiveness of an abbreviated training program for health workers in breast cancer awareness: innovative strategies for resource constrained environments.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast cancer is characterized by late presentation and significant morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Breast screening aids in early detection of breast cancer. Nurses are uniquely placed to provide advocacy and screening in a resource limited environment.

Objectives

To assess the effectiveness of an abbreviated training program in breast cancer awareness on nurses at a tertiary hospital, in a resource constrained environment.

Methods

Using a statistical tool, the Solomon Model, 79 nurses were identified and divided into experimental and control groups. An abbreviated training intervention in breast cancer awareness was administered to the experimental group. Pre and post test questionnaires and objective structured clinical examinations were

SUBMITTER: Mutebi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3855361 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature