• MS.ILA KUMARI LUHAR
• MS. Payal Dabhi

Breast canceristhemost commoncancerthatwomenmayface in their lifetime (except for skin cancer). It can occur at any age, but it’s much more likely after age 40, and the risk goes up as women get older. Because of certain factors, some women may have a greater chance of having breast cancer than others. But every woman should know about breast cancer and what can be done about it. In developed and developing countries, breast cancer is shown as a major healthproblem. Breast cancer is the leading malignant tumor and it consists 30% of cancers among women Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths Breast self- exams aid in the detection of breast cancer is considered optional by the American Cancer Society. Rather, women should be familiar with the normal consistency of the breasts and underlying tissue that she can be aware of any abnormal lumps or other changes. Women should, however, get a regularly scheduled mammogram andclinical breast exam, which are recommended to help detect breast cancer. Breast problems usually are benign, such as fibrocystic changes, cysts (fluid-filled sacs), or fibro adenomas (solid lumps). Most women have lumps or changes in their breaststhatfluctuateduringtheir menstrualcycles. Thisis normal,asis afirm ridgealongthe bottom of each breast. Breasts also may feel different in different places. Manywomen feel that doing a breast self exam is an important part of their health care. It helps them learn how their breasts normally feel, so that if they find a lump they will know whether it is something to discuss with their health care provider. However, there is controversy about recommending breast self exams. There is no evidence that doing breast self exams saves lives from breast cancer. Even getting a yearly exam is controversial, but many women and their health care providers feel that this is still an important part of breast cancer screening. DESIGN: pre experimental one group pre- test-post test design. PARTICIPANTS: 100 reproductive age group women who attend medical OPD, non probability convenient sampling techniques. INTERVENTION: Structure teaching programme. TOOL: self structure knowledge questionnaire will prepare. RESULT: in this study overall the highest percentage in the demographic data including the age group 40% (36-45), religion 91% (Hindu), marital status 70% (married), family type 73% (joint), education status 45% (higher secondary), occupation 50% (other), place of living 69% (rural), any bad habits 93% (no), history of breast cancer 96% (no), source of information 59% (peer group).

Assess, effectiveness, structure teaching programme, knowledge, breast self-examination, reproductive age, women, OPD, hospital

"“A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURE TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING BREAST SELF EXAMINATION AMONG REPRODUCTIVE AGE WOMEN ATTAINED MEDICAL OPD AT GENERAL HOSPITAL PALANPUR.”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 2, page no.d598-d605, February-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2502366.pdf

"“A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURE TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING BREAST SELF EXAMINATION AMONG REPRODUCTIVE AGE WOMEN ATTAINED MEDICAL OPD AT GENERAL HOSPITAL PALANPUR.”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 2, page no. ppd598-d605, February-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2502366.pdf