Effectiveness of Risk Detection Application in Breast Cancer Prevention in Women of Childbearing Age

Aims: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of an Android-based breast cancer risk assessment application in enhancing the knowledge of women of reproductive age regarding breast cancer prevention. Materials & Methods: This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test-post-test control group approach. Participants were divided into intervention and control groups, each comprising ۳۲ subjects. The intervention group utilized the risk detection application, while the control group received conventional education through a pocketbook. Demographic data and knowledge levels were collected using a validated and reliable questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics and inferential tests, including paired t-tests and independent t-tests. Findings: There was a significant improvement in knowledge levels in both groups following the intervention. In the intervention group, the mean knowledge score increased from ۱۰.۹۴۰±۱.۸۶۵ at the pre-test to ۱۳.۳۸۰±۱.۳۱۴ at the post-test (p<۰.۰۰۰۱). Similarly, in the control group, the mean score rose from ۱۰.۷۵۰±۱.۳۴۴ to ۱۱.۵۰۰±۱.۳۶۸ (p<۰.۰۰۰۱). An independent t-test indicated a significant difference in the mean post-test scores between the intervention and control groups (p<۰.۰۰۰۱), with the intervention group demonstrating a higher level of knowledge. Conclusion: The breast cancer risk assessment detection application effectively enhances the knowledge of women of reproductive age regarding breast cancer prevention.

کلیدواژه ها:

Breast Cancer ، Education ، Women ، Knowledge