The Effect of Health Education on Breast Cancer

NCT06022900 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: BREASTCANCER
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 126
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Objective: This study aimed to explore how face-to-face and online health education influenced several factors related to breast cancer, including individuals' self-reported knowledge of breast cancer and mammography, perceptions of the benefits and barriers to mammography, self-confidence in undergoing mammography, and the rates of participation in screening programs. Materials and Methods: This research utilized a parallel group design within a single-blind randomized controlled trial framework. A total of 126 healthy participants were recruited, equally divided into three groups of 42, from individuals enrolled at the Toprakkale Family Health Center between January and July 2023, all of whom met the eligibility requirements.In this study, a 10-point Visual Analogue Scale, along with the mammography benefit and barrier perception sub-dimensions from Champion's Health Belief Model Scale and the Mammography Self-Efficacy Scale, were utilized for participants to self-assess their knowledge regarding breast cancer and mammography. While the control group received standard care, the face-to-face education group benefited from health education and informational brochures delivered through home visits, supplemented by a follow-up reminder call. Meanwhile, the online training group received health education and digital brochures via video calls, along with one reminder session. Following a two-month follow-up period, data from the three groups were compared using One-Way Analysis of Variance and the Kruskal-Wallis H test. Multiple comparisons were conducted using Tukey's test and Dunn's test, while Generalized Linear Models were employed for assessing group and time differences.

Conditions

Breast Cancer

Keywords

Breast Cancer; Mammography; Health Education; Online Education; Home Visit

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Self-Efficacy Scale for Mammography

  The scale comprises 10 items, each rated on a 5-point Likert type format. The total score that can be achieved ranges from 10 to 50.

  60 days

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Champion's Health Belief Model Scale

  60 days

Study Arms (3)

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

During the study period, this group participated in the standard breast cancer screening program, which is a nationwide health initiative implemented throughout the country to promote early detection and prevention of breast cancer.

Online training group

EXPERIMENTAL

Alongside the standard breast cancer screening services, participants in this group were offered comprehensive online health education that emphasized both breast cancer awareness and prevention strategies. Additionally, they received a digital educational brochure designed to enhance their understanding of the disease. Four weeks after their enrollment in the study, participants were contacted via phone to reinforce the significance of regular screenings and to provide them with a summary of essential information regarding the benefits of early detection.

Behavioral: Online training group

Face-to-face training group

EXPERIMENTAL

In addition to the standard breast cancer screening services, individuals in this group received tailored in-person health education regarding breast cancer and its prevention through comprehensive home visits, which included a well-designed training brochure. At the conclusion of the fourth week following their enrollment in the study, participants were contacted via phone to emphasize the critical importance of regular screening. During this call, they were provided with a concise summary of key information aimed at reinforcing the benefits of early detection and encouraging ongoing participation in screening programs.

Behavioral: Face-to-face training group

Interventions

Online training group BEHAVIORAL

online health education with video call

Online training group

Face-to-face training group BEHAVIORAL

Face-to-face health education with home visit

Face-to-face training group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 40 Years - 69 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: intervention for breast cancer
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Must voluntarily agree to participate in the research. Must be literate in Turkish. Must be aged between 40 and 69 years. Must identify as a woman. Must have access to the necessary technology for video calls.

You may not qualify if:

• Any barriers to effective communication. Currently pregnant or in the postpartum period. Currently breastfeeding. Having undergone a mammogram within the past two years. A history of benign breast disease or breast cancer. A family history of breast cancer.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gulhane Tip Fakultesi: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Health Sciences

Ankara, Ankara, 06000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Breast Neoplasms; Health Education

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neoplasms by Site; Neoplasms; Breast Diseases; Skin Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases; Adherence Interventions; Medication Adherence; Patient Compliance; Patient Acceptance of Health Care; Treatment Adherence and Compliance; Health Behavior; Behavior

Study Officials

• Serpil Ozdemir, PhD

  Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Gülhane Hemşirelik Fakültesi

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Masking Details: Single (Participant); single blind study, participants do not know their group
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PhD RN

Model Details: Parallel Assignment randomised control trial

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 21, 2023
• First Posted: September 5, 2023
• Study Start: March 9, 2023
• Primary Completion: April 17, 2023
• Study Completion: May 26, 2023
• Last Updated: October 9, 2024

Record last verified: 2023-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)