A Study to Assess the Impact of Nurse-Led Intervention on Breast Cancer and Breast Self- Examination Practices Among Women

Breast cancer is a significant public health concern among women globally, with late detection in rural areas often leading to poorer outcomes. This study aimed to assess the impact of a nurse-led educational intervention on knowledge and practices of breast cancer and Breast Self-Examination (BSE) among women in rural Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh. A pre- experimental, one-group pre-test post-test design was utilized with 200 women selected via convenient sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire before and after a nurse-led teaching program. Results indicated a significant improvement in both knowledge and practice scores post-intervention. The mean pre-test knowledge score of 25.1±12.43 increased to 40.09±19.8 (t=2.02, p=0.023), and the mean pre-test practice score of 5.71±3.365 rose to 13.16±2.274 (t=26.696, p=0.000) post-intervention. The nurse-led intervention was effective in enhancing breast cancer awareness and BSE practices among rural women, highlighting the potential of such programs to improve early detection rates.