Effect of Educational Program on Women's Knowledge, Practices and Attitude regarding Mammography Screening and Fibro-Glandular Density

Mohammed Attia Ahmed, Noura; Talal Fathy Ali, Fatma; Ragab Mohammed Ragab, Howida

doi:10.21608/ejhc.2025.453232

Effect of Educational Program on Women's Knowledge, Practices and Attitude regarding Mammography Screening and Fibro-Glandular Density

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ 1Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, Egypt.

² 2 Lecturer of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, Egypt

³ 3Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, Egypt.

10.21608/ejhc.2025.453232

Abstract

Background: Breast cancer is a significant health concern for women worldwide, and mammography screening plays a crucial role in early detection and treatment. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the Effect of educational program on women's knowledge, practices & attitude regarding mammography screening and fibro-glandular breast density. Research Design: A quasi-experimental research design with (pretest and posttest) was used to carry out this study. Setting: The study was conducted at women health (Mammogram Unit) on the ground floor, at Sidnawy sector, Zagazig university Hospitals. Subjects: The study included a convenient sample of (50) women who were accepted to participate in the study. Tools of data collection: Four tools were used: Tool I: A structured interview questionnaire. Tool II: Women's knowledge regarding Mammography screening and fibro-glandular breast density. Tool III: Women’s practices observational checklist. Tool IV: Women's attitudes regarding Mammography screening and fibro-glandular breast density. Results: The study showed significant improvements in women's knowledge, practices and attitudes regarding mammography breast cancer screening and fibro glandular density, with a strong correlation between these factors, highly significant difference (P <0.0001). Conclusions: The present study achieved its goals and objectives and women's knowledge, practices and attitudes about breast cancer, mammography and fibro glandular density were positively enhanced. Recommendations: Breast cancer screening mammography and fibro glandular density awareness are essential for early detection and should be emphasized in nursing curricula and health education programs to reduce mortality and morbidity rates. Further research on women's intention and readiness to perform breast cancer screening mammography, as well as factors influencing its use, should involve maternity and gynecological nurses.

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