Female's Knowledge about Breast-Self-Examination: Effect of an Educational Program

Since the nurse plays the role of a health educator in the community, she needs to be specially trained in breast cancer screening and early diagnosis, working in the areas of coordination, communication, education, and target population recognition [1][2][3][4][5].Research has highlighted the significance of nurses as community role models and health educators.Through home visits, community events, or phone conversations in some situations, nurses inform the public about cancer and teach them how to spot early warning signals, such as palpable breast abnormalities [6-10].In addition to educating people about the availability and significance of cancer screenings, nurses assist in identifying members of the community who may be eligible for tests.Due to their close relationships with the community, nurses can recognize both systemic and individual impediments to cancer screening [11][12][13][14][15].As soon as the patient arrives at the health center, the nurse reviews their medical history, determines if a screening is necessary, and evaluates them for cancer risk factors and