Impact of BASE skill training among women seeking outdoor services in Rajasthan, India

Breast Self-Examination (BSE) is an accepted screening method for early detection of breast cancer. Study aims to evaluate the effect of training of this skill in women's KAP. An opportunistic, quasi-interventional study was conducted May 2022 to December 2022 at the rural health training center (RHTC) area of S.M.S Medical College, Jaipur. A total of 330 women attending the outdoor event were trained in breast awareness & self-examination (BASE) skill and its impact in terms of breast cancer knowledge, attitude, and practice were followed up and assessed telephonically by a pre-designed, pre-validated questionnaire. It was found that 30.4% of the respondents showed an increase in knowledge, while 45.8% and 7% showed an increase in attitude and practice respectively. Thus, enhancement of breast cancer awareness is need. Further, focusing on recognized barriers by healthcare professionals with the involvement of spouses, family and community would have a substantial benefit in early detection of breast cancer.