A Quasi-Experimental Study to Improve Breast Cancer Awareness Among University Students

NCT07118969 | Active Not Recruiting DMC

• 2 other identifiers: MAU-HEM-KO-011919B012414986
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 100
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Despite advances in early detection and screening methods, breast cancer remains a significant public health issue, especially in populations with low awareness levels. This study aims to evaluate the effect of a breast cancer education program on the knowledge and awareness of female students at Mardin Artuklu University. The study will include 100 voluntary female students aged 18 and older from five faculties, selected using cluster sampling. Participants will complete a Personal Information Form, the Comprehensive Breast Cancer Knowledge Test, and the Breast Cancer Awareness Scale before the intervention. They will then attend a five-session breast cancer education program, with each session lasting 90 minutes. A post-test will be administered two months after the completion of the training. The education program is expected to improve students' knowledge and awareness of breast cancer, encourage early detection behaviors, and contribute to the prevention and early diagnosis of breast cancer.

Conditions

Breast Cancer Awareness; Health Education; Early Detection of Cancer

Keywords

Breast Cancer Awareness; Breast Cancer Knowledge; Breast Self-Examination (BSE); Cancer Screening; Early Detection of Cancer; Health Education; University Students; Preventive Health Behavior

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Breast Cancer Knowledge

  Change in scores on the Comprehensive Breast Cancer Knowledge Test before the education program and two months. As scores increase, breast cancer knowledge and awareness increase.

  Baseline and 2 months post-intervention

Study Arms (1)

Female Student

Female students aged 18 years and older enrolled at Mardin Artuklu University. A total of 100 participants will be selected through cluster sampling from five faculties (Faculty of Literature, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Faculty of Islamic Sciences, Faculty of Tourism, and School of Physical Education and Sports). Participants will receive a five-session breast cancer education program, and their knowledge and awareness levels will be assessed before and two months after the training.

Other: Breast Cancer Awareness Training

Interventions

Breast Cancer Awareness Training OTHER

A structured breast cancer education program consisting of five sessions, each lasting 90 minutes. The program covers breast cancer risk factors, early detection methods including breast self-examination (BSE), clinical breast examination, mammography, and health-promoting behaviors. The sessions are conducted in group settings within university faculties. The education aims to increase participants' knowledge and awareness of breast cancer and encourage early detection practices.

Female Student

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Months+
• Gender Eligibility Details: Women
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

The research population will consist of 100 students enrolled at Mardin Artuklu University in the 2025-2026 academic year. Female students over the age of 18 who are willing to participate will be included in the study. The study will be conducted using cluster sampling, involving five faculties at Mardin Artuklu University-the Faculty of Literature, the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, the Faculty of Islamic Sciences, the Faculty of Tourism, and the School of Physical Education and Sports-with 20 students from each faculty.

You may qualify if:

• Participants must be students at Mardin Artuklu University.

You may not qualify if:

• Students with any physical or mental health issues
• Individuals with a diagnosis or history of mental illness will be excluded from the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Mardin Artuklu University: lead
• The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Mardin Artuklu Unıversity

Mardin, Artuklu, 47100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Health Education; Breast Self-Examination

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Adherence Interventions; Medication Adherence; Patient Compliance; Patient Acceptance of Health Care; Treatment Adherence and Compliance; Health Behavior; Behavior; Self-Examination

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Research Assistant

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 1, 2025
• First Posted: August 12, 2025
• Study Start: April 8, 2025
• Primary Completion: February 8, 2026
• Study Completion: April 8, 2026
• Last Updated: August 12, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)