Effectiveness of planned teaching intervention on knowledge and practice of breast self-examination among first year midwifery students.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The prevalence of cancer is growing rapidly in all parts of the word and Ethiopia is no exception. Secondary prevention, as simple as monthly breast self-examination, is the best option to tackle the rising of this epidemic. Health awareness programs on screening and early detection are the corner stones to reduce the morbidity and mortality resulting from breast cancer.

Objective

The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge and practice of breast self-examination among first year female midwifery students in Hawassa health Sciences College.

Methods and materials

A pre-experimental one group pre-posttest design was used among 61 students who were selected by systematic random sampling technique. Data was col

SUBMITTER: Abera H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5614528 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature