A pre-experimental study to assess the breast self examination practice among women in selected community of Ludhiana, Punjab.

Mamta Gill; Dr.(Mrs.) Reena Jairus

Volume : VII, Issue : XI, November - 2017

A pre-experimental study to assess the breast self examination practice among women in selected community of Ludhiana, Punjab.

Mamta Gill, Dr. Mrs. Reena Jairus

Abstract :

A study was conducted in selected community of Ludhiana, Punjab to assess the east self examination practice among women. The purpose of the study was to assess the east self examination practice among women with a view to determine the need and effectiveness of BSE demonstration. Research hypothesis was accepted i.e. posttest practice score was higher than the pretest practice score. A quantitative approach and pre–experimental research design was used in the study. Sample size was 84 women and was selected by purposive sampling technique. Observational checklist was used to assess the BSE practice. Findings of the study were in the pretest 100 % women performed BSE incorrectly, in posttest 94 % women performed correctly and 6 % women performed incorrectly. Teaching and demonstration had impact on BSE practice. Therefore it was concluded that teaching and demonstration was effective to improve the BSE practice.