The effect of a training program on female breast self-examination knowledge and practice among al-Azhar University students, Gaza strip, Palestine

Joint Authors

al-Ajrami, Yasir S.
Etewa, Bothyna B.
Abu al-Shaykh, Samirah S.
Ibrahim, Muhammad A.

Source

Israa University Journal of Applied Science

Issue

Vol. 4, Issue 1 (31 Oct. 2020), pp.111-124, 14 p.

Publisher

Israa University Scientific Research Council

Publication Date

2020-10-31

Country of Publication

Palestine (Gaza Strip)

No. of Pages

14

Main Subjects

Educational Sciences
Public Health

Abstract EN

BSE is a good screening method for early detection of breast cancer.

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a training program on female university students’ knowledge and practicing BSE.

A Quasi-Experimental design was used, interviewed questionnaire, and observation checklist were used to collect the data in the pre and post-tests.

Five sessions including various teaching methods were used during program implementation.

Forty-three students studying at the nutrition department (41.9%) or nursing department (58.1%) participated in the study.

After applying the program, the percentages of students' knowledge and practice BSE were increased.

Also, the frequency of practicing was increased from 23.3% in the pre-test to 69.8% in the post-test.

Paired t- test showed significant differences between the students' knowledge and practice pre and post-tests.

The results confirm the effectiveness of the education program to increase knowledge and practicing BSE.

There is a need to apply education programs in other female communities to empower them towards practicing BSE.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Abu al-Shaykh, Samirah S.& Ibrahim, Muhammad A.& Etewa, Bothyna B.& al-Ajrami, Yasir S.. 2020. The effect of a training program on female breast self-examination knowledge and practice among al-Azhar University students, Gaza strip, Palestine. Israa University Journal of Applied Science،Vol. 4, no. 1, pp.111-124.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1238292

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Abu al-Shaykh, Samirah S.…[et al.]. The effect of a training program on female breast self-examination knowledge and practice among al-Azhar University students, Gaza strip, Palestine. Israa University Journal of Applied Science Vol. 4, no. 1 (Oct. 2020), pp.111-124.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1238292

American Medical Association (AMA)

Abu al-Shaykh, Samirah S.& Ibrahim, Muhammad A.& Etewa, Bothyna B.& al-Ajrami, Yasir S.. The effect of a training program on female breast self-examination knowledge and practice among al-Azhar University students, Gaza strip, Palestine. Israa University Journal of Applied Science. 2020. Vol. 4, no. 1, pp.111-124.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1238292

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Record ID

BIM-1238292