A Study On Breast Cancer Awareness And Breast Self Examination Practices

K Rachel; K Pushpa; V Kayalvizhi; M Swathi; M Harini

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.81301

A Study On Breast Cancer Awareness And Breast Self Examination Practices

Author(s)	Ms. K Rachel, Ms. K Pushpa, Ms. V Kayalvizhi, Ms. M Swathi, Ms. M Harini
Country	India
Abstract	Breast cancer is one of the leading health problems among women worldwide, and early detection through breast self-examination (BSE) plays an important role in reducing complications and mortality. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme integrated with a mobile health application (Keep A Breast App) in enhancing breast cancer awareness and BSE practices among adolescent girls in selected colleges of Bangarupalayam Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. The objectives were to assess pre-test knowledge regarding early detection of breast cancer, evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention through post-test scores, compare pre-test and post-test knowledge scores, and determine the association between knowledge scores and selected demographic variables. A quasi-experimental study design was adopted among 60 adolescent girls selected through non-probability purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Pre-test assessment was conducted, followed by the structured teaching programme integrated with the mobile health application. Post-test assessment was conducted using the same questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics including percentage, mean, and standard deviation, and inferential statistics including paired t-test and chi-square test. The findings revealed that in the pre-test, 83.3% had inadequate knowledge and none had adequate knowledge, whereas in the post-test, 61.7% had adequate knowledge. A significant improvement in knowledge was observed after the intervention (r=0.789, p<0.01). The study concluded that the structured teaching programme integrated with the mobile health application was effective in improving breast cancer awareness and BSE practices among adolescent girls.
Keywords	Breast cancer, Breast self examination , Adolescent girs, Breast cancer awareness, Structured teaching programme, Mobile health application, Keep a Breast app, Early detection, Health education.
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-06-16
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.81301

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