The Effects of Training on Knowledge and Beliefs About Breast Cancer and Early Diagnosis Methods Among Women

摘要

ObjectiveBreast cancer (BC) is the most common female malignancy in the world and Turkey. Its prevalence and mortality are surprisingly increasing at a rapid rate. The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of training sessions on women’s knowledge of relevant risk factors of BC and screening methods, screening behaviors and health beliefs among of healthy women in Turkey.