• Prof. Sheela Williams
• Mrs Aswathy Devi
• Mrs Usha M Thomas
• Mra Rashmi P

Background: Globally, breast cancer is the most common malignant neoplasm among women. In India, it accounts for the second most common cancer in women and in the present scenario, roughly 1 in 26 women are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. SBE is an inexpensive tool that can be carried out by women themselves. Even though SBE is a simple, quick, and cost-free procedure, the competency of SBE is low among women. Aim: to create awareness on breast cancer among women and to make the subjects competent in SBE as a part of primary prevention. MATERIALS & METHODS: The study adopted an evaluative approach- Quasi-experimental design with non equivalent Control group- Experimental groups. Study was conducted in Selected schools of Mysuru. Cluster sampling technique was used to select the schools and convenience sampling technique was used to select the 150 female teachers from the selected schools. Self administered Structured Knowledge Questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge and Structured Observation Check List was used to assess the Competency of female school teachers regarding SBE. Results of the study revealed that educational interventions were effective in improving the knowledge and competency of school teachers regarding SBE

Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching v/s Planned Demonstration Program on knowledge and competency in Self Breast Examination among female school teachers of Mysuru

"Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching v/s Planned Demonstration Program on knowledge and competency in Self Breast Examination among female school teachers of Mysuru ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 12, page no.108-113, December-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1812714.pdf

"Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching v/s Planned Demonstration Program on knowledge and competency in Self Breast Examination among female school teachers of Mysuru ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 12, page no. pp108-113, December-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1812714.pdf