Effect of Health Education on Female Teachers’ Knowledge and Practices Regarding Early Breast Cancer Detection and Screening in the Jazan Area: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Overview

The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of health education in improving the knowledge and practices of female teachers regarding screening tools and the early detection of breast cancer.

Full Title of Study: “Effect of Health Education on Female Teachers’ Knowledge and Practices Regarding Early Breast Cancer Detection and Screening in the Jazan Area: A Quasi-Experimental Study”

Study Type

  • Study Type: Interventional
  • Study Design
    • Allocation: Non-Randomized
    • Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
    • Primary Purpose: Prevention
    • Masking: None (Open Label)
  • Study Primary Completion Date: February 28, 2018

Detailed Description

A two-group quasi-experimental design was conducted among 150 female teachers, who were selected from 75 schools of the Jazan General Administration of Education. Schools were chosen by a simple cluster randomization method. Schools were non-randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group. Eligible participants were recruited by a simple randomization method, proportional to the total number of teachers at each school. Those in the intervention group (n=75 teachers) were compared to the control group (n=75 teachers) at baseline, as well as at 6 weeks and 3 months post-intervention. Study aim: Assess effectiveness of health education on improving knowledge and practices regarding Breast cancer(BC) early detection and screening tools among female teachers after six weeks, three months in health education group in compare with control group. Specific objectives: Estimate level of awareness among female teachers regarding knowledge and practices of BC early detection and screening tools in Jazan area schools. Measure the impact of health education on female teachers knowledge and practices regarding BC early detection and screening tools in health education group in compare with control group. So Research questions are: What is the current awareness level of female teachers in Jazan area schools regarding knowledge and practices of BC early detection and screening tools? Does health education improve knowledge and practices regarding BC early detection and screening tools among female teachers in Jazan area schools in health education group more than control group?

Interventions

  • Other: Health education
    • SHEP included a comprehensive lecture about BC, with a generally deep focus on detection and screening tools, which were illustrated by a PowerPoint presentation with pictures and videos. The program also included a practical session about BSE (on breast silicon model). At the end of SHEP, a focused group discussion was conducted to answer participants’ questions, and to discuss important barriers regarding BSE practice and visiting primary health care centers or clinics to undergo CBE and mammography. Different scientific and administrative solutions were discussed. SHEP materials were distributed as a hard copy (booklet) and in electronic format (CD) for all participants in the health education group at the end of training.
  • Other: Control group
    • Placebo health education (pamphlets) will be applied to this group participants during study.

Arms, Groups and Cohorts

  • Experimental: Health education group(intervention group)
    • Standardized heath education Program(SHEP) applied to this group participants .
  • Placebo Comparator: Control group
    • Placebo health education.

Clinical Trial Outcome Measures

Primary Measures

  • Effectiveness of health education on improving knowledge and practice regarding BC screening tools in health education group(75 female teachers) VS control group(75 female teachers)
    • Time Frame: Researchers assessed the improvement of participants knowledge and practice six weeks after applying of health education programs in both groups.
    • Researchers assessed knowledge regarding BC detection and screening tools,through modified version of BCK test questionnaire which originally developed by Kathryn L.McCance,1989, USA, it contains nineteen questions. BSE knowledge and practices were assessed through BSE scale which developed by Champion,V.L.,1984, it contains fifteen questions. Researchers assessed clinical breast examination (CBE) and mammography practice through questions from ”Detection of Breast Cancer: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Family Health Strategy Women” questionnaire by de Oliveria RD and ”Intervention Tailoring for Chinese American Women: Comparing the Effect of Two Video on Knowledge, Attitudes, Intentions to Obtain a Mammogram” questionnaire by Wang JH, it contains 4 questions.All previous questionnaires are valid and reliable instruments.
  • Effectiveness of health education on improving knowledge and practice regarding BC screening tools in health education group(75 female teachers) VS control group(75 female
    • Time Frame: Researchers assessed the improvement of participants knowledge and practice three months after applying of health education programs in both groups.
    • Researchers assessed knowledge regarding BC detection and screening tools,through modified version of BCK test questionnaire which originally developed by Kathryn L.McCance,1989, USA, it contains nineteen questions. BSE knowledge and practices were assessed through BSE scale which developed by Champion,V.L.,1984, it contains fifteen questions. Researchers assessed clinical breast examination (CBE) and mammography practice through questions from ”Detection of Breast Cancer: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Family Health Strategy Women” questionnaire by de Oliveria RD and ”Intervention Tailoring for Chinese American Women: Comparing the Effect of Two Video on Knowledge, Attitudes, Intentions to Obtain a Mammogram” questionnaire by Wang JH, it contains 4 questions.All previous questionnaires are valid and reliable instruments.

Secondary Measures

  • Baseline knowledge and practice regarding BC screening tools in health education group(75 female teachers) VS control group(75 female teachers)
    • Time Frame: At the beginning of study, before applying of health education in both groups
    • Researchers assessed knowledge regarding BC detection and screening tools,through modified version of BCK test questionnaire which originally developed by Kathryn L.McCance,1989, USA, it contains nineteen questions. BSE knowledge and practices were assessed through BSE scale which developed by Champion,V.L.,1984, it contains fifteen questions. Researchers assessed clinical breast examination (CBE) and mammography practice through questions from ”Detection of Breast Cancer: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Family Health Strategy Women” questionnaire by de Oliveria RD and ”Intervention Tailoring for Chinese American Women: Comparing the Effect of Two Video on Knowledge, Attitudes, Intentions to Obtain a Mammogram” questionnaire by Wang JH, it contains 4 questions.All previous questionnaires are valid and reliable instruments.

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria

  • 20 years. No personal history of BC. No first degree relative of BC. Not being pregnant or breast feeding. Ability to understand questionnaire Exclusion Criteria:

Refused to give informed consent. Sever medical problem prevent participation.

Gender Eligibility: Female

≥ 20 years. No personal history of BC. No first degree relative of BC. Not being pregnant or breast feeding. Ability to understand questionnaire

Minimum Age: 20 Years

Maximum Age: N/A

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • Anwar Ali Ahmad Alameer
  • Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
    • Sponsor-Investigator: Anwar Ali Ahmad Alameer, R4 physician in community medicine residency program in southern region. Principal investigator. Jazan Health Directorate, Ministry of Health, Jazan, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Saudi Arabia

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