Effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge of breast self-examination among students

Abstract

A quantitative research approach using a one-group pre-test and post-test design assessed the effectiveness of a planned teaching program on breast self-examination (BSE) knowledge among students. A total of 131 students were selected by non-probability convenient sampling. Knowledge levels were assessed using a structured self-administered questionnaire. In the post-test, the majority (21, 70%) had adequate knowledge, and 9 (30%) had moderately adequate knowledge, with none having inadequate knowledge. In the pre-test, the majority (16, 53%) had inadequate knowledge. The post-test mean score was 16.13 with a standard deviation (SD) of 3.43, compared to the pre-test mean score of 6.3 with an SD of 4.47. The significant increase in knowledge was demonstrated by a 't' value of 9.27 at p<0.0001, indicating the effectiveness of the teaching program. The study concludes that the planned teaching program significantly improved students' knowledge of BSE, highlighting the need to organize awareness programs on BSE among students.