Effect of Peer Education on Early Breast Cancer Detection, Health Responsibility, Health Beliefs, Knowledge, and Practices Among University Students.
Sabahat Coskun, Nisa Alibekiroğlu, Gamzenur Gençyürek
PMID 40518814WHAT IT FOUND
Peer education by nursing students significantly improved university women's breast self-examination skills and knowledge.
Regular practice rose from 4.8% to 58.1% in the intervention group, while perceived barriers remained unchanged compared to controls.
Key findings
01The primary outcome, perceived benefits of breast self-examination, showed a statistically significant increase in the intervention group compared to the control group.
02Breast self-examination skill performance improved significantly in the intervention group, with correct execution of steps increasing from 4.8% to 58.1%.
03Perceived barriers to breast self-examination did not differ significantly between the intervention and control groups after the program.
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What it does not show
The study was conducted at a single university with female students, limiting generalizability to other populations. Data relied on self-reported behaviors, which may introduce bias. The follow-up period was limited to six months due to remote education transitions, preventing assessment of long-term sustainability. The study used a per-protocol analysis, excluding participants who did not complete the full intervention or assessments.
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The easy way to misread this
Do not assume this intervention reduces perceived barriers to breast self-examination. The study found no significant difference in perceived barriers between the intervention and control groups, despite improvements in skills and knowledge.