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Research Journal of Medical Sciences

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Effect of Behavioral Change Communication Using Health Belief Model on Knowledge and Practice of Breast Self‐Examination Among Rural Women

S. Ashwini, Bhavana R. Hiremath, Vandana Hiregoudar, Deepthi and Pushpa S. Patil
Page: 174-179 | Received 20 Sep 2024, Published online: 22 Jan 2025

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Abstract

Breast self‐examination (BSE) is a simple screening method for breast cancer which can be done at home, still not practices widely due to several reasons. To know the effect of a behavioral change communication using health belief model on knowledge and practice of breast self‐examination among rural women. In this interventional study, women aged above 18 years attending the out‐patient department of rural health training centre for conditions other than breast related conditions were included. Simple random sampling was used. Semi structured pre‐tested questionnaire was used to collect the demographic data, knowledge and practice of breast self‐examination. Behavioral change communication using health belief model was provided. Post‐test questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge immediately after the behavioral change communication session. Practice of breast self‐examination among the same women was assessed 3 months from the day of behavioral change communication by visiting their house. Age range of the study participants was 19‐60 years. Prior to the behavioral change communication only 2% knew that breast must be examined regularly and no one had ever practiced it. There was a statistically significant difference between pre and post behavioral change communication knowledge score as well as pre and post behavioral change communication practice score. It is beneficial to give information about BSE using behavioral change communication models to improve the knowledge regarding breast self‐examination and inculcate the practice of BSE.

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S. Ashwini, Bhavana R. Hiremath, Vandana Hiregoudar, Deepthi and Pushpa S. Patil. Effect of Behavioral Change Communication Using Health Belief Model on Knowledge and Practice of Breast Self‐Examination Among Rural Women.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2025.2.174.179
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