Impact of breast cancer awareness sessions amongst healthcare workers in a Tertiary Care Centre in Mumbai- a Pre-Post Study

ABSTRACT

Background: Breast cancer awareness sessions for HCW play a vital role in improving knowledge of general population as they are the first reference of contact. It increases screening uptake and hence prognosis. Materials and Methods: It is a pre-post study where analysis of the data filled in Google forms by 100 participants attending the breast awareness sessions was done. Results: Knowledge of all participants had improved post sessions regarding BC and also it’s certain aspects of management. Conclusion: Such awareness sessions are very effective in increasing the screening uptake of general population.