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The Effectiveness Of An Abbreviated Training Program For Health Workers In Breast Cancer Awareness: Innovative Strategies For Resource Constrained Environments, Miriam Mutebi, Ronald Wasike, Ahmed Mushtaq, Aideed Kahie, Stephen Ntoburi
The Effectiveness Of An Abbreviated Training Program For Health Workers In Breast Cancer Awareness: Innovative Strategies For Resource Constrained Environments, Miriam Mutebi, Ronald Wasike, Ahmed Mushtaq, Aideed Kahie, Stephen Ntoburi
General Surgery, East Africa
Background: Breast cancer is characterized by late presentation and significant morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Breast screening aids in early detection of breast cancer. Nurses are uniquely placed to provide advocacy and screening in a resource limited environment.
Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of an abbreviated training program in breast cancer awareness on nurses at a tertiary hospital, in a resource constrained environment.
Methods: Using a statistical tool, the Solomon Model, 79 nurses were identified and divided into experimental and control groups. An abbreviated training intervention in breast cancer awareness was administered to the experimental group. Pre and post …