Year: 2024 | Month: September | Volume: 14 | Issue: 9 | Pages: 1-8
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240901
An Assessment of the Impact of Educational Interventions on Breast Cancer Awareness Among Women in Urban Lucknow
Dr Nisha Sodhi1, Dr Siraj Ahmad2, Dr Syed Belal Hassan3, Dr Ausaf Ahmad4
1Post graduate, Junior Resident, Department of Community Medicine, Integral Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Lucknow.
2Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Integral Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Lucknow.
3Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Integral Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Lucknow.
4Statistician cum Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Integral Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Lucknow.
Corresponding Author: Dr Nisha Sodhi
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in India, contributing significantly to mortality rates. The late detection of breast cancer, often due to a lack of awareness, makes treatment more challenging. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of an educational intervention on breast cancer awareness among women in an urban setting.
Materials and Methods: A descriptive study with educational interventional involving 423 participants, selected through multistage sampling. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to assess knowledge levels before and after the intervention.
Results: The results showed a substantial improvement (p<.001) in average knowledge scores from pre-test to post-test, suggesting that awareness levels increased following the intervention.
Conclusion: The results suggest that educational programs designed for urban populations can significantly improve breast cancer awareness, thereby potentially facilitating earlier detection among women in Lucknow.
Key words: Breast, Risk factors, Awareness, Health Education.