Knowledge Enhancement Through Breast Cancer Education Among B.Sc. Nursing Students: A Pre-Experimental Study

Year : 2025 | Volume : 14 | Issue : 03 | Page : 23 27
    By

    Anita,

  • Christina Manju,

  • Prasiddhi,

  • Rakhee,

  • Soniya,

  • Rachna Gardia,

  1. Researcher, Department of Nursing, Oriental College of Nursing. Korba, Chhattisgarh, India
  2. Researcher, Department of Nursing, Oriental College of Nursing. Korba, Chhattisgarh, India
  3. Researcher, Department of Nursing, Oriental College of Nursing. Korba, Chhattisgarh, India
  4. Researcher, Department of Nursing, Oriental College of Nursing. Korba, Chhattisgarh, India
  5. Researcher, Department of Nursing, Oriental College of Nursing. Korba, Chhattisgarh, India
  6. Professor, Department of Nursing, Oriental College of Nursing. Korba, Chhattisgarh, India

Abstract

Background: Breast cancer continues to be a major global public health concern. Timely detection and proper management play a vital role in reducing morbidity and mortality. Nursing students must have sufficient knowledge to provide effective community education and deliver quality care. Aim: This study aims to evaluate the effect of a structured teaching program on improving the knowledge of nursing students. Method: The quantitative research approach with pre-experimental research design and sample size 40 were selected using purposive sample technique. Result: The post-test means 19.6 was high when compared to the pretest mean 8.95. The paired “t” value was 15.53 is highly significance. Regarding the  knowledge score, there was significant association between religion, source of information, area of residence, diet and exercise. There is no significant note among age, family type, father education, family income, mother’s education, family history. Conclusion: The planned teaching program was a beneficial and effective strategy for increasing the students’ knowledge, which may ultimately contribute to better patient education, early detection, and improved management of breast cancer in the community.

Keywords: Assess, effectiveness, planned teaching programme, knowledge, breast cancer, breast cancer management

[This article belongs to Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology ]

How to cite this article:
Anita, Christina Manju, Prasiddhi, Rakhee, Soniya, Rachna Gardia. Knowledge Enhancement Through Breast Cancer Education Among B.Sc. Nursing Students: A Pre-Experimental Study. Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology. 2025; 14(03):23-27.
How to cite this URL:
Anita, Christina Manju, Prasiddhi, Rakhee, Soniya, Rachna Gardia. Knowledge Enhancement Through Breast Cancer Education Among B.Sc. Nursing Students: A Pre-Experimental Study. Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology. 2025; 14(03):23-27. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjooh/article=2025/view=232998


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Regular Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 14
Issue 03
Received 08/07/2025
Accepted 06/09/2025
Published 25/11/2025
Publication Time 140 Days
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