Impact of education program on breast self examination among a group of women in the Kurdistan Women Union, Erbil city

Sarhang Qadir Ibrahim; Warda Hassan Abdullah; Hamdia Mirkhan Ahmed; Dara Abdulla Al-Banna

doi:10.15218/zjms.2016.0044

Authors

Sarhang Qadir Ibrahim Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq.
Warda Hassan Abdullah Department of Nursing, college of Nursing, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq.
Hamdia Mirkhan Ahmed Department of Nursing, college of Nursing, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq.
Dara Abdulla Al-Banna Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15218/zjms.2016.0044

Keywords:

Breast Self-Examination, Kurdistan Women Union, Breast Cancer

Abstract

Background and objective: Breast cancer is a global health concern. It has been identified as a major public health problem in both developed and developing nations. Breast cancer associated morbidity and mortality can be reduced through early detection and diagnosis by breast self-examination. This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and practices regarding breast self-examination, and determine the effectiveness of a teaching program on breast self- examinations' knowledge and practice among the women who are members of the Kurdistan Women Union.

Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted in the Kurdistan Women Union building in Erbil city in Kurdistan Region of Iraq from June 1^st to August 30^th, 2015. Fifty-one women were included in the study. A questionnaire was designed and divided into three parts: socio-demographic data, previous obstetrical history, and knowledge and practices regarding breast self-examination. The checklist for the theoretical session included the knowledge about breast self-examination.

Results: The highest percentage of women was in the age 18-30 years old, graduated from primary school, married, and no family history of breast problems. The participant’s knowledge and practice regarding breast self-examination were poor but throughout the educational program their knowledge was improved. There was a statistically significant difference between pre and post- educational program.

Conclusion: The study concluded that training women about breast self-examination have a positive impact on their related knowledge and practices.

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