Breast cancer is a global health problem and also the leading cause of death in low resourced countries. It is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in India. The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme (STP) on knowledge regarding breast cancer and its preventive aspects among women in a selected rural area of Indore. A total of 50 women participated, and data were collected using a self-structured questionnaire before and after the intervention. Findings revealed a significant improvement in knowledge levels post-intervention: prior to the STP, 60% of participants demonstrated inadequate knowledge, while only 8% had adequate knowledge; following the STP, 78% achieved adequate knowledge. The mean knowledge score increased from 9.4 (SD = 3.96) to 16.86 (SD = 2.158), with a statistically significant t-value of 10.528 (p < 0.05). Demographic factors such as education and occupation showed a notable influence on knowledge gains. The study concludes that structured educational interventions are effective in enhancing awareness and preventive knowledge of breast cancer among rural women, emphasizing the importance of integrating such programs into community health services to promote early detection and reduce mortality.
Breast cancer, Breast Self-Examination, Structured Teaching Programme.
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