Effect of a Promoting Self-Breast Examination Program Among Women Aged 45-54 Years in Huayorakoung community, Hindat Sub-district, Dankhunthot District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province

Abstract

This quasi-experimental research aimed to study the effect of the self-breast self-examination
program for women aged 45-54 years in Huayorakoung community, Hin Dad district, Dan Khun Thot
district. Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The experimental group and the comparison group were
randomly divided into 30 groups. Experimental groups participated by applying self-effif icacy theory
to social support. Activities include lectures, video presentations. Practice with simulated breast
model brochure and home visits comparative groups received normal activities. The data were
analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and t-test. The results showed
that after the experiment, the experimental group had an average score on knowledge of breast cancer.

Self-eff ificacy in breast self-examination expectations of good self-examination. There was a statistically
signifif icant difference (p <0.001) between the experimental group and the comparison group at the
.05 level. (p <0.001). The results show that The self-help program developed by applying self-effififi cacy
theory to social support. Targeted women have access to breast cancer screening services. Community
health off ificials should use this program as a guide to increasing the rate of breast self-examination
among women in the area.