Breast Cancer AwarenessBCAwarenessUniNCT07118969
A Quasi-Experimental Study to Improve Breast Cancer Awareness Among University Students
An observational study of Breast Cancer Awareness and Health Education, run by Mardin Artuklu University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Despite advances in early detection and screening methods, breast cancer remains a significant public health issue, especially in populations with low awareness levels. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 months and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Breast Cancer Awareness, Health Education, Early Detection of Cancer
- What is being tested?
- Breast Cancer Awareness Training
- How many people
- 100 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 8 Apr 2025to 8 Apr 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 months and older
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: The research population will consist of 100 students enrolled at Mardin Artuklu University in the 2025-2026 academic year. Female students over the age of 18 who are willing to participate will be included in the study. The study will be conducted using cluster sampling, involving five faculties at Mardin Artuklu University-the Faculty of Literature, the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, the Faculty of Islamic Sciences, the Faculty of Tourism, and the School of Physical Education and Sports-with 20 students from each faculty.
Who may be able to join
- Participants must be students at Mardin Artuklu University.
Who cannot join
- Students with any physical or mental health issues
- Individuals with a diagnosis or history of mental illness will be excluded from the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Mardin Artuklu Unıversity
Mardin, Artuklu, 47100
About this study
Official title: A Semi-Experimental Study on Improving University Students' Knowledge and Awareness of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Despite advances in early detection and screening methods, breast cancer remains a significant public health issue, especially in populations with low awareness levels.
This study aims to evaluate the effect of a breast cancer education program on the knowledge and awareness of female students at Mardin Artuklu University. The study will include 100 voluntary female students aged 18 and older from five faculties, selected using cluster sampling.
Read more
Participants will complete a Personal Information Form, the Comprehensive Breast Cancer Knowledge Test, and the Breast Cancer Awareness Scale before the intervention. They will then attend a five-session breast cancer education program, with each session lasting 90 minutes. A post-test will be administered two months after the completion of the training.
The education program is expected to improve students' knowledge and awareness of breast cancer, encourage early detection behaviors, and contribute to the prevention and early diagnosis of breast cancer.
Read the detailed description
Breast cancer is one of the most common malignancies among women worldwide and remains a major public health problem and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Despite advancements in healthcare systems, screening programs, and early detection methods, breast cancer continues to pose a significant threat, particularly in populations with low awareness levels. Early detection, including breast self-examination (BSE), clinical breast examination, and mammography, is crucial and is strongly associated with individuals' knowledge and awareness.
The literature indicates that young women, particularly university students, often lack sufficient knowledge about breast cancer and have limited awareness regarding early detection and screening behaviors. University students represent a critical target group for health education, as they are at an age where adopting preventive health behaviors and gaining accurate knowledge can have a long-term positive impact. Therefore, implementing educational programs to increase young women's knowledge and awareness of breast cancer is expected to improve early detection rates and contribute to the reduction of breast cancer mortality in the long term.
This study is a quasi-experimental, single-group, pre-test-post-test design to be conducted among female students at Mardin Artuklu University. The study population will include 100 female students enrolled in the 2025-2026 academic year. Cluster sampling will be used, and 20 students will be selected from each of the following faculties: Faculty of Literature, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Faculty of Islamic Sciences, Faculty of Tourism, and School of Physical Education and Sports.
Prior to the educational intervention, participants will complete a Personal Information Form, the Comprehensive Breast Cancer Knowledge Test, and the Breast Cancer Awareness Scale. Following this, a five-session breast cancer education and awareness program will be implemented. Each session will last 90 minutes and will cover breast cancer risk factors, early detection methods, steps of BSE, and health-promoting behaviors. Two months after the completion of the educational program, a post-test will be administered to evaluate changes in knowledge and awareness.
This study is expected to enhance university students' knowledge and awareness of breast cancer, encourage regular early detection and screening practices, promote healthy lifestyle behaviors, and contribute to the early diagnosis and prevention of breast cancer in Türkiye. The findings may provide valuable guidance for developing similar educational interventions in the field of public health nursing.
- Being tested
- Breast Cancer Awareness Training
- Keywords
- Breast Cancer Awareness, Breast Cancer Knowledge, Breast Self-Examination (BSE), Cancer Screening, Early Detection of Cancer, Health Education, University Students, Preventive Health Behavior
- Medical subject headings
- Health Education, Breast Self-Examination
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Breast Cancer Awareness TrainingOther
A structured breast cancer education program consisting of five sessions, each lasting 90 minutes. The program covers breast cancer risk factors, early detection methods including breast self-examination (BSE), clinical breast examination, mammography, and health-promoting behaviors. The sessions are conducted in group settings within university faculties. The education aims to increase participants' knowledge and awareness of breast cancer and encourage early detection practices.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Female Student | Female students aged 18 years and older enrolled at Mardin Artuklu University. A total of 100 participants will be selected through cluster sampling from five faculties (Faculty of Literature, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Faculty of Islamic Sciences, Faculty of Tourism, and School of Physical Education and Sports). Participants will receive a five-session breast cancer education program, and their knowledge and awareness levels will be assessed before and two months after the training. Receives: Other: Breast Cancer Awareness Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Breast Cancer Knowledge
Change in scores on the Comprehensive Breast Cancer Knowledge Test before the education program and two months.
As scores increase, breast cancer knowledge and awareness increase.
Measured: Baseline and 2 months post-intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Aug 2025
- Study start8 Apr 2025
- Primary completion8 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion8 Apr 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Breast Cancer AwarenessStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Mardin Artuklu University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Kadriye Olgac, Mardin Artuklu University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07118969
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- MAU-HEM-KO-01
- Other IDs
- 1919B012414986
- Acronym
- BCAwarenessUni
- Status last verified
- Aug 2025
- First submitted
- 1 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 12 Aug 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Data contain personally identifiable information and will not be shared to protect participant privacy. The study is limited to a single institution and data will only be used for internal academic purposes. De-identified data will not be shared as this study is for educational purposes only.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 Aug 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Semi-Experimental Study on Improving University Students' Knowledge and Awareness of Breast Cancer
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07118969
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BCAwarenessUni / MAU-HEM-KO-01
- Keywords
- Breast Cancer Awareness, Breast Cancer Knowledge, Breast Self-Examination (BSE), Cancer Screening, Early Detection of Cancer, Health Education, University Students, Preventive Health Behavior
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Mardin Artuklu UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
- Study start
- 8 Apr 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 8 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 8 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 12 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Despite advances in early detection and screening methods, breast cancer remains a significant public health issue, especially in populations with low awareness levels.
This study aims to evaluate the effect of a breast cancer education program on the knowledge and awareness of female students at Mardin Artuklu University. The study will include 100 voluntary female students aged 18 and older from five faculties, selected using cluster sampling.
Participants will complete a Personal Information Form, the Comprehensive Breast Cancer Knowledge Test, and the Breast Cancer Awareness Scale before the intervention. They will then attend a five-session breast cancer education program, with each session lasting 90 minutes. A post-test will be administered two months after the completion of the training.
The education program is expected to improve students' knowledge and awareness of breast cancer, encourage early detection behaviors, and contribute to the prevention and early diagnosis of breast cancer.
Detailed description
Breast cancer is one of the most common malignancies among women worldwide and remains a major public health problem and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Despite advancements in healthcare systems, screening programs, and early detection methods, breast cancer continues to pose a significant threat, particularly in populations with low awareness levels. Early detection, including breast self-examination (BSE), clinical breast examination, and mammography, is crucial and is strongly associated with individuals' knowledge and awareness.
The literature indicates that young women, particularly university students, often lack sufficient knowledge about breast cancer and have limited awareness regarding early detection and screening behaviors. University students represent a critical target group for health education, as they are at an age where adopting preventive health behaviors and gaining accurate knowledge can have a long-term positive impact. Therefore, implementing educational programs to increase young women's knowledge and awareness of breast cancer is expected to improve early detection rates and contribute to the reduction of breast cancer mortality in the long term.
This study is a quasi-experimental, single-group, pre-test-post-test design to be conducted among female students at Mardin Artuklu University. The study population will include 100 female students enrolled in the 2025-2026 academic year. Cluster sampling will be used, and 20 students will be selected from each of the following faculties: Faculty of Literature, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Faculty of Islamic Sciences, Faculty of Tourism, and School of Physical Education and Sports.
Prior to the educational intervention, participants will complete a Personal Information Form, the Comprehensive Breast Cancer Knowledge Test, and the Breast Cancer Awareness Scale. Following this, a five-session breast cancer education and awareness program will be implemented. Each session will last 90 minutes and will cover breast cancer risk factors, early detection methods, steps of BSE, and health-promoting behaviors. Two months after the completion of the educational program, a post-test will be administered to evaluate changes in knowledge and awareness.
This study is expected to enhance university students' knowledge and awareness of breast cancer, encourage regular early detection and screening practices, promote healthy lifestyle behaviors, and contribute to the early diagnosis and prevention of breast cancer in Türkiye. The findings may provide valuable guidance for developing similar educational interventions in the field of public health nursing.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Female Student | – | Other: Breast Cancer Awareness TrainingFemale students aged 18 years and older enrolled at Mardin Artuklu University. A total of 100 participants will be selected through cluster sampling from five faculties (Faculty of Literature, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Faculty of Islamic Sciences, Faculty of Tourism, and School of Physical Education and Sports). Participants will receive a five-session breast cancer education program, and their knowledge and awareness levels will be assessed before and two months after the training. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 months and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The research population will consist of 100 students enrolled at Mardin Artuklu University in the 2025-2026 academic year. Female students over the age of 18 who are willing to participate will be included in the study. The study will be conducted using cluster sampling, involving five faculties at Mardin Artuklu University-the Faculty of Literature, the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, the Faculty of Islamic Sciences, the Faculty of Tourism, and the School of Physical Education and Sports-with 20 students from each faculty.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Participants must be students at Mardin Artuklu University.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Students with any physical or mental health issues
- Individuals with a diagnosis or history of mental illness will be excluded from the study.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Awareness TrainingA structured breast cancer education program consisting of five sessions, each lasting 90 minutes. The program covers breast cancer risk factors, early detection methods including breast self-examination (BSE), clinical breast examination, mammography, and health-promoting behaviors. The sessions are conducted in group settings within university faculties. The education aims to increase participants' knowledge and awareness of breast cancer and encourage early detection practices. | Other | Female Student |
Primary outcome
Change in Breast Cancer Knowledge
Time frame: Baseline and 2 months post-intervention
Change in scores on the Comprehensive Breast Cancer Knowledge Test before the education program and two months. As scores increase, breast cancer knowledge and awareness increase.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 12 Aug 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Data contain personally identifiable information and will not be shared to protect participant privacy. The study is limited to a single institution and data will only be used for internal academic purposes. De-identified data will not be shared as this study is for educational purposes only.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Breast Cancer Awareness and Health Education, run by Mardin Artuklu University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Aug 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Breast Cancer Knowledge (time frame: Baseline and 2 months post-intervention). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Aug 2025.