Training On Self-Breast Examination Using Visual Breast Examination Materials For İlliterate Women.

NCT07692464 | Active Not Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: 8970
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 156
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women and remains a major public health concern despite being largely preventable through early detection and regular screening practices. Increasing early detection rates depends on women's ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, perform regular breast self-examination (BSE), and maintain adequate health motivation. However, women who are illiterate and reside in rural areas generally have low levels of breast cancer awareness, which adversely affects early detection behaviors. This situation is associated with insufficient knowledge, misconceptions, limited access to healthcare services, and low health literacy. Previous studies have demonstrated that educational interventions supported by visual materials are effective in improving health awareness among individuals with low educational attainment. Therefore, this study aims to contribute to the limited literature by evaluating an intervention designed to improve breast cancer awareness among women with low literacy levels. The study is designed for illiterate women of reproductive age (15-49 years) living in rural areas. Participants will receive breast self-examination (BSE) education using visual materials. The educational content will include breast anatomy, signs and symptoms of breast cancer, the importance of early detection, and the correct steps for performing breast self-examination. Pictures, breast models, videos, and hands-on demonstration techniques will be used throughout the educational sessions. The effectiveness of the intervention will be evaluated using a pretest-posttest design by comparing changes in breast cancer awareness and health motivation before and after the educational program. The research process will include a literature review, development of educational materials, implementation of the intervention, data collection, and statistical analysis, with the principal investigator actively involved in all phases of the study. The study is expected to improve participants' ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, increase the frequency of breast self-examination, and enhance their health motivation. Furthermore, the findings are expected to support the development of community-based health education skills among midwifery students, encourage their active participation in preventive healthcare services, and strengthen their involvement in scientific research. The results may also provide evidence for planning educational programs targeting women with low educational attainment and contribute to the development of visual material-based educational strategies. Ultimately, the study is anticipated to increase women's awareness of their own health responsibilities, promote early detection behaviors, improve quality of life, and indirectly contribute to reducing breast cancer-related mortality.

Conditions

Breast Cancer; Breast Self-Examination

Keywords

Breast Cancer; Breast Cancer Awareness; Health Motivation; Midwifery

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Breast Cancer Awareness Level

  Breast cancer awareness will be assessed using a validated Breast Cancer Awareness Scale. The scale evaluates participants' knowledge regarding breast cancer symptoms, early detection practices, and screening behaviors. Higher scores reflect greater levels of breast cancer awareness and knowledge.

  Baseline and immediately after the 15-minute intervention session

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Health Motivation Level

  Baseline and immediately after the 10-15-minute educational intervention session

Study Arms (2)

Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will receive a structured visual breast self-examination education program using illustrated educational materials and an amigurumi breast model, in addition to routine care.

Behavioral: Visual-based Breast Self-Examination (BSE) Education

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants will receive routine care without the visual breast self-examination education during the study period.

Interventions

Visual-based Breast Self-Examination (BSE) Education BEHAVIORAL

A structured behavioral education program designed for illiterate women aged 15-49 years to improve breast cancer awareness and breast self-examination (BSE) skills. The intervention is delivered face-to-face using visual educational materials, pictorial brochures, an amigurumi breast model, and guided hands-on demonstrations. The program includes repeated teaching sessions and practical applications to reinforce learning and support behavioral change in breast health practices.

Also known as: Visual breast cancer education program, KKMM training program, Self-Examination (BSE) Training

Intervention Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 15 Years - 49 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Able to communicate,
• Have no vision or hearing problems,
• Between the ages of 15-49,
• Have no diagnosed chronic diseases (cardiovascular diseases, asthma, epilepsy, etc.),
• Have not received breast cancer or breast self-examination training within the last 21 days will be included in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Women who are currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the near future,
• have a family history of breast cancer,
• or have health problems that prevent them from participating in the training will be excluded from the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

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

Study Sites (2)

İnönü University Faculty of Health Sciences

Malatya, 44, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

İnönü University Faculty of Health Sciences

Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Al-Naggar RA, Al-Naggar DH, Bobryshev YV, Chen R, Assabri A. Practice and barriers toward breast self-examination among young Malaysian women. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2011;12(5):1173-8.

  PMID: 21875261 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Breast Neoplasms; Breast Self-Examination

Interventions

Educational Status

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neoplasms by Site; Neoplasms; Breast Diseases; Skin Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases; Self-Examination; Health Behavior; Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Socioeconomic Factors; Population Characteristics

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Model Details: Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group receiving visual breast self-examination education or the control group receiving routine care. Outcomes will be compared between the two groups.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 2, 2026
• First Posted: July 9, 2026
• Study Start: May 1, 2026
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): January 1, 2027
• Last Updated: July 15, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (2)