An educational strategy for improving knowledge about breast and cervical cancer prevention among Mexican middle school students.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Prevention programs have not achieved the expected results in preventing mortality from breast and cervical cancer in Mexico. Therefore, we propose a complementary strategy.

Methodology

An educational strategy for high school students in Mexico (2011-2013) was designed (longitudinal design, two measurements and a single intervention). The postintervention assessment included: 1) knowledge acquired by students about cancer prevention and 2) The performance of the student as a health promoter in their household. The strategy was based on analysis of cases and developed in three sessions. An assessment tool was designed and validated (Test-Retest). The levels of knowledge according to the qualifications expected by chance were determined. Wilcoxon test compared res

SUBMITTER: Calderon-Garciduenas AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4721448 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature