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Evaluating a midwife-led breast awareness program for university students within preconception care in Japan: A quasi-experimental study
1
Kagoshima University, Division of Reproductive Health Care Nursing- School of Health Sciences- Faculty of Medicine, Kagoshima-shi, Japan
2
St. Luke's International University, Doctoral Course- Graduate School of Nursing Science, Chuo-ku, Japan
3
St. Luke's International University, Graduate School of Nursing Science, Chuo-ku, Japan
Eur J Midwifery 2026;10(Supplement 1):A1014
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Its incidence during pregnancy is likely to increase with the trends of delaying pregnancy to advanced maternal ages. We developed a breast cancer awareness program for incorporation into preconception care.
OBJECTIVES:
To clarify the effectiveness of a breast cancer awareness program incorporated into preconception care targeting university students.
METHODS:
The participants in this quasi-experimental study completed a pre-survey and attended a 90-minute lecture including practical sessions with a breast model to demonstrate breast changes. They also completed post-surveys immediately and one month after the program. Subsequently, their breast awareness and behavior, interest in health, and e-health literacy before and after the program were compared.The Ethics Committee for Epidemiological Research, Sakuragaoka Campus, Kagoshima University, approved this study (Approval No. 240272).
RESULTS:
Of 102 enrolled students, 46 consented to participating, and 31 completed all surveys. Of the 31, 81% were female, 19% were male, and 3% had a family history of breast cancer. The proportions of participants who reported performing breast self-examination and visual inspection of their breasts increased from 32.5% to 45.0% and from 35.0% to 74.0%, respectively, from pre- to one month post-intervention. However, the proportion of those who noticed changes in their breasts decreased from 27.5% to 23.0%. The average the Interest in Health Scale and the eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS) scores increased from 34.1 to 36.1 and from 22.5 to 30.5, respectively.
CONCLUSIONS:
The decreased number of participants who noticed breast changes at one month post-intervention may be related to the menstrual cycle. The program positively influenced breast awareness and behavior, interest in health, and e-health literacy.
KEY MESSAGE:
The breast cancer awareness program incorporated into preconception care increased the breast awareness, interest in health, and eHealth literacy of the participants. Poster session 4 (Group B)
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Its incidence during pregnancy is likely to increase with the trends of delaying pregnancy to advanced maternal ages. We developed a breast cancer awareness program for incorporation into preconception care.
OBJECTIVES:
To clarify the effectiveness of a breast cancer awareness program incorporated into preconception care targeting university students.
METHODS:
The participants in this quasi-experimental study completed a pre-survey and attended a 90-minute lecture including practical sessions with a breast model to demonstrate breast changes. They also completed post-surveys immediately and one month after the program. Subsequently, their breast awareness and behavior, interest in health, and e-health literacy before and after the program were compared.The Ethics Committee for Epidemiological Research, Sakuragaoka Campus, Kagoshima University, approved this study (Approval No. 240272).
RESULTS:
Of 102 enrolled students, 46 consented to participating, and 31 completed all surveys. Of the 31, 81% were female, 19% were male, and 3% had a family history of breast cancer. The proportions of participants who reported performing breast self-examination and visual inspection of their breasts increased from 32.5% to 45.0% and from 35.0% to 74.0%, respectively, from pre- to one month post-intervention. However, the proportion of those who noticed changes in their breasts decreased from 27.5% to 23.0%. The average the Interest in Health Scale and the eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS) scores increased from 34.1 to 36.1 and from 22.5 to 30.5, respectively.
CONCLUSIONS:
The decreased number of participants who noticed breast changes at one month post-intervention may be related to the menstrual cycle. The program positively influenced breast awareness and behavior, interest in health, and e-health literacy.
KEY MESSAGE:
The breast cancer awareness program incorporated into preconception care increased the breast awareness, interest in health, and eHealth literacy of the participants. Poster session 4 (Group B)
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