Impact of breast cancer awareness sessions amongst healthcare workers in a Tertiary Care Centre in Mumbai- a Pre-Post Study
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2023-03
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Department of Community Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi- 221005, India.
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Background: Breast cancer awareness sessions for HCW play a vital role in improving knowledge of general population as they are the first reference of contact. It increases screening uptake and hence prognosis. Materials and Methods: It is a pre-post study where analysis of the data filled in Google forms by 100 participants attending the breast awareness sessions was done. Results: Knowledge of all participants had improved post sessions regarding BC and also it’s certain aspects of management. Conclusion: Such awareness sessions are very effective in increasing the screening uptake of general population.
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Breast Cancer, BCAM, HCW, Screning
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Pandya J., Ambre S. R., Sanganeria P.. Impact of breast cancer awareness sessions amongst healthcare workers in a Tertiary Care Centre in Mumbai- a Pre-Post Study. Indian Journal of Preventive and Social Medicine. 2023 Mar; 54(1): 36-43