Web-assisted peer education for breast cancer awareness in university students
The Effect of Web-Assisted Peer Education for Early Diagnosis of Breast Cancer on Health Beliefs, Knowledge Levels and Breast Self-Examination in University Students
This study tests if online peer education can help female university students in Ankara understand breast cancer better and improve their self-examination habits.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Ankara Medipol University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT06112158 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the impact of web-supported peer education on health beliefs, knowledge levels, and breast self-examination practices among female university students. An experimental design will be employed, involving 200 participants from Ankara Medipol University, divided into an intervention group receiving peer education and a control group. The study will assess various health belief subscales and knowledge scores to determine the effectiveness of the educational intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are young women attending university who have no prior diagnosis of cancer and are willing to participate.
Not a fit: Patients who have a previous diagnosis of cancer or are currently pregnant or breastfeeding may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance breast cancer awareness and self-examination practices among young women.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with peer education approaches in health promotion, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this context.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Young women who do not have any diagnosis of cancer or breast cancer * who have no communication barriers * who are not pregnant or breastfeeding * who volunteer to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with a previous cancer diagnosis * CHCMM training and who were absent for more than two sessions in the intervention group
Where this trial is running
Ankara
- Ankara Medipol Unıversty — Ankara, Turkey (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.