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ReviewJournal of public health research2026

The impact of educational interventions on breast self-examination practice, knowledge, and beliefs among women: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Benazir Mahar, Malina Binti Osman, Fatimah Ahmad Fauzi, Sani Aliyu

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Review in Journal of public health research, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Benazir MaharDepartment of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia.
Malina Binti OsmanDepartment of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5591-3315
Fatimah Ahmad FauziDepartment of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia.
Sani AliyuDepartment of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: Breast self-examination (BSE) enhances self-awareness and may lead to earlier detection and treatment by increasing familiarity with one's breasts. BSE may facilitate the earlier detection of abnormalities and prompt medical consultation. Educational interventions are significant in promoting BSE practices, strengthening knowledge, and modifying beliefs among women. Methods: This systematic review critically examines the current body of literature to thoroughly analyze the impact of educational interventions on BSE knowledge, beliefs, and practices in women. Studies based on experimental/interventional design, conducted globally on BSE practice, knowledge, and beliefs among women aged above 18 years, were included in this review. Results: A total of 24 studies with 5095 participants were included. The interventions consistently improved women's knowledge, beliefs, and BSE-related outcomes. Meta-analysis of 10 experimental studies ( Conclusion: In conclusion the current systematic literature review demonstrates the efficacy of interventions in enhancing understanding of BSE and promoting practices among women.

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breast cancer awarenessbreast self-examinationeducational interventionshealth beliefsknowledge and practicewomen’s health

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PMID41767153
PMCPMC12936361

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