A randomized control trial was made to examine the effects of of monthly text message reminder after training on beliefs and practice behaviors regarding women's breast self examination.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
83
Monthly reminder message about breast self-exam.
Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, Turkey (Türkiye)
Women's beliefs about breast self-exam levet (mean ± SD)
The primary outcome of this study was the mean beliefs about breast self-exam levet (mean ± SD) of the womens at 3 months after BSE education. Women beliefs about breast self-exam level was assessed using Champion's Health Belief Model Scale.
Time frame: 3 months after BSE education
Behaviors of women performing breast self-examination
The other main outcome of the study was women performing breast self-examination measured with the BSE follow-up form.
Time frame: 3 months after BSE education
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