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Breast self-examination: improving competence and frequency in a classroom setting.

R H Dorsay1, W D Cuneo, C P Somkin

  • 1Department of Radiology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, South San Francisco, CA 94080.

American Journal of Public Health
|May 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

A single breast self-examination (BSE) class significantly improves women's competence and frequency of performing BSE. Skills remained elevated one year later, showing lasting benefits of this health education intervention.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Health Education

Background:

  • Breast self-examination (BSE) is a key component of breast cancer awareness.
  • Assessing the effectiveness of educational interventions for BSE is crucial for early detection strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a one-session breast self-examination (BSE) class on women's competence and frequency of practice.
  • To determine the long-term retention of BSE skills and practice habits.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study involving 459 women attending a BSE class.
  • Random assignment into two groups: pre-class assessment and post-class assessment.
  • Follow-up assessment at one year for competence and self-reported practice frequency.

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Main Results:

  • Significant improvements in all three measured areas of BSE competence were observed immediately after the class compared to before.
  • One-year follow-up showed competence scores remained twice as high as pre-class levels, despite a slight decrease from immediate post-class levels.
  • Younger women demonstrated higher BSE competence than older women.
  • Self-reported BSE frequency nearly doubled at the one-year follow-up compared to baseline.

Conclusions:

  • A one-session breast self-examination (BSE) class is effective in teaching competent BSE technique.
  • The educational intervention successfully increases the frequency of BSE practice among women.
  • The positive effects on BSE competence and frequency are sustained for at least one year.