A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURE TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING BREAST SELF EXAMINATION AMONG REPRODUCTIVE AGE WOMEN ATTAINED MEDICAL OPD AT PIMS HOSPITAL OF UDAIPUR

Author Name: 1. Mr. Mansuri Aftab Imtiyaz 2. Mrs. Geetanjali Sharma

Volume/Issue: 05/10

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/06.2026-56159523/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. M.Sc. Nursing Scholar, Venkteshwar College of Nursing , Sai Tirupati University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
2. Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Venkteshwar College of Nursing , Sai Tirupati University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Early detection through Breast Self-Examination (BSE) can help identify abnormalities and promote timely treatment. Improving women's knowledge regarding BSE is essential for early detection and prevention of breast cancer. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Programme (STP) on knowledge regarding Breast Self-Examination among women of reproductive age attending the Medical OPD. Methodology:A pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was adopted. The study included 100 reproductive-age women selected through non-probability convenience sampling. A structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess knowledge before and after the Structured Teaching Programme. Results:The majority of participants were aged 36–45 years (40%), Hindu (91%), married (70%), from joint families (73%), had higher secondary education (45%), resided in rural areas (69%), and had no family history of breast cancer (96%). In the pre-test, 27% had poor knowledge, 57% had adequate knowledge, and 16% had good knowledge. Following the intervention, poor knowledge decreased to 6%, adequate knowledge was 41%, and good knowledge increased to 53%. The mean knowledge score increased from 12.33 ± 1.95 in the pre-test to 18.51 ± 1.50 in the post-test. The calculated t-value (24.56) was greater than the table value (1.98) at the 0.05 level of significance, indicating a statistically significant improvement in knowledge. The overall effectiveness of the Structured Teaching Programme was 24.72%. Conclusion: The Structured Teaching Programme was effective in significantly improving knowledge regarding Breast Self-Examination among women of reproductive age. Educational interventions can play an important role in promoting breast cancer awareness and early detection practices.

Key words: Breast Self-Examination, Breast Cancer, Structured Teaching Programme, Knowledge, Reproductive Age Women, Effectiveness, OPD.