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The Effectiveness of Educational Interventions on Breast Cancer Screening Uptake, Knowledge, and Beliefs among Women: A Systematic Review

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  • Sarah Noman

    (Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia)

  • Hayati Kadir Shahar

    (Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia
    Malaysian Research Institute of Ageing (MyAgeing), Serdang 43400, Malaysia)

  • Hejar Abdul Rahman

    (Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia)

  • Suriani Ismail

    (Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia)

  • Musheer Abdulwahid Al-Jaberi

    (Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia)

  • Meram Azzani

    (Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, MAHSA University, Saujana Putra Campus, Jenjarom 42610, Malaysia)

Abstract

There have been various systematic reviews on the significance of educational interventions as necessary components to encourage breast cancer screening (BCS) and reduce the burden of breast cancer (BC). However, only a few studies have attempted to examine these educational interventions comprehensively. This review paper aimed to systematically evaluate the effectiveness of various educational interventions in improving BCS uptake, knowledge, and beliefs among women in different parts of the world. Following the PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive literature search on four electronic databases, specifically PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect, was performed in May 2019. A total of 22 interventional studies were reviewed. Theory- and language-based multiple intervention strategies, which were mainly performed in community and healthcare settings, were the commonly shared characteristics of the educational interventions. Most of these studies on the effectiveness of interventions showed favorable outcomes in terms of the BCS uptake, knowledge, and beliefs among women. Educational interventions potentially increase BCS among women. The interpretation of the reported findings should be treated with caution due to the heterogeneity of the studies in terms of the characteristics of the participants, research designs, intervention strategies, and outcome measures.

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  • Sarah Noman & Hayati Kadir Shahar & Hejar Abdul Rahman & Suriani Ismail & Musheer Abdulwahid Al-Jaberi & Meram Azzani, 2020. "The Effectiveness of Educational Interventions on Breast Cancer Screening Uptake, Knowledge, and Beliefs among Women: A Systematic Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(1), pages 1-30, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2020:i:1:p:263-:d:473205
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    1. Nelisha Sarmah & Maureen Nokuthula Sibiya & Thandokuhle Emmanuel Khoza, 2023. "The Sociocultural Influences on Breast Cancer Screening among Rural African Women in South Africa," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(21), pages 1-12, November.
    2. Koshi Takahashi & Sho Nakamura & Kaname Watanabe & Masahiko Sakaguchi & Hiroto Narimatsu, 2022. "Availability of Financial and Medical Resources for Screening Providers and Its Impact on Cancer Screening Uptake and Intervention Programs," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(18), pages 1-15, September.
    3. Miao Zhang & Wenshuang Wei & Qinmei Li & Xinguang Chen & Min Zhang & Dan Zuo & Qing Liu, 2021. "Determinants of Intention to Participate in Breast Cancer Screening among Urban Chinese Women: An Application of the Protection Motivation Theory," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(21), pages 1-12, October.

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