CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Education on Breast Cancer Fear and Health Beliefs

Turkey (Türkiye)160 participantsStarted 2018-03-17

Plain-language summary

The study was conducted to determine the effect of breast cancer and breast self-examination (BSE) education on breast cancer fear and health beliefs. The main questions it aims to answer are: H1: Breast cancer and BSE training given to women will affect the health beliefs of women. H2: Breast cancer and BSE training given to women will affect the fear of breast cancer among women. H3: Breast cancer and BSE training given to women will affect the information and behaviour in relation to breast cancer screening among women. Researchers divided participants into experimental and control groups to examine the effects of breast cancer and breast self-examination education on breast cancer fear and health beliefs. The experimental group received education about breast cancer and breast self-examination and was reminded to perform breast self-examination by phone for six months.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being over 20 years old * not having a history of breast cancer * not being in the lactation process * not having a communication barrier * volunteering to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * having a history of breast cancer * having a communication barrier * being in the lactation process * not volunteering to participate in the study

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Champion Health Belief Model Scale

Timeframe: Six mounth

Champion Breast Cancer Fear Scale

Timeframe: Six mounth

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06543147

SponsorKırklareli University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-10-01

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