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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU 2013; 03(03): 093-095
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1703686
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EFFECTIVENESS OF AN INFORMATIONAL LEAFLET ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING BREAST CANCER AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE

Laveena,
Sushmitha Karkada
2   Assistant Professor, Manipal College of Nursing Manipal, Manipal University
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Abstract

The study was conducted to determine the knowledge regarding breast cancer and also to find the effectiveness of informational leaflet to enhance women's knowledge regarding breast cancer. The study adapted evaluative approach and the design was one group pretest post test design. The study was carried among 100 women of reproductive age group (15-45 years) residing at Mattar village, Shirva Panchayat Udupi District. Knowledge was assessed using Structured knowledge Questionnaire on Breast cancer. A significant difference between pretest and posttest knowledge scores was found (mean difference 8.58, t=25.83). Imparting knowledge regarding breast cancer is useful to maintain healthy life style practices & also promotes one's own as well as others wellbeing.

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Informational leaflet - Knowledge - Breast Cancer - Women


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