Development and Validation of a Culturally-Tailored Breast Cancer Health Education Programme for Arab Women
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 17, Issue 2
Abstract
Objectives: Tis study aimed to develop and validate a health education programme to encourage breast cancer awareness and early detection behaviours among Arab women. Methods: Tis study took place between December 2015 and March 2016. Te Enabling Systems Raising Awareness model was used to develop a breast cancer health education programme which was subsequently implemented by trained health educators at three female-only ftness clubs in Muscat, Oman. Breast cancer knowledge among 53 women was assessed using the breast module of the Cancer Awareness Measure before and after each health education session. Overall pre- and post-session knowledge scores were then compared. Additionally, three focus group discussions were conducted with 10 participants from each location. Tematic analysis was used to analyse the transcribed discussions and collect feedback on the programme. Results: Te health education sessions resulted in a statistically signifcant increase in overall mean knowledge scores (P <0.001). Participants also reported signifcantly improved intentions to undertake early detection practices (P <0.001). Te focus group discussions yielded distinct themes and valuable feedback which can be utilised in the future to create an improved version of the programme. Conclusion: While the health education programme signifcantly improved breast cancer and early detection knowledge among a cohort of Arab women, it still required critical improvements in terms of structure and administration. Additional studies are required in order to evaluate long-term behavioural outcomes resulting from the improved programme.
Authors and Affiliations
Esra Alkhasawneh| Departments of Maternal & Child Health Nursing, College of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, Yahya Al-Farsi| Departments of Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, Fayez Al-Simadi| Department of Sociology, College of Arts & Social Sciences, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan, Michael Leocadio| Departments of Fundamentals & Administration, College of Nursing, College of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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