THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CULTURAL-BASED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TO ENHANCE BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION (BSE) SELF-EFFICACY
ABSTRACT: To develop the
educational program which is appropriate with Islamic culture in order to
enhance BSE self-efficacy of nursing students and thus promote BSE practice.
Method: This study is a development research study which is consisting of three
phases including: 1) reviewing several existing BSE educational programs; 2)
program design based on SCT and Islamic culture; and 3) program validation by
three experts. Result: Based on previous studies, the most appropriate theory
to enhance self-efficacy was Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) because this theory
provides several strategies to increase the self-efficacy. Further, the program
that used Islamic culture was more appropriate to increase BSE practice among
Muslim women. As a result, the newly developed program was developed used SCT
and Islamic culture. This program was comprised of four sessions including: 1)
exploring Islamic mandate on prevention and individual responsibility in health
promotion, and culture-related beliefs toward BSE, 2) health education by
conducting lecturing session and watching a video about BSE procedures, 3) BSE
training activities including BSE demonstration and return demonstration, 4)
follow-up by conducting a meeting. Conclusion: The cultural-based educational
program for enhancing BSE self-efficacy and promoting BSE is a program using
multifaceted methods. It designed based on a review of the literature from
previous studies and were supported by research findings on experimental
studies in other population.
Author: Juanita, Piyanuch
Jittanoon, Umaporn Boonyasopun
Journal Code: jpkeperawatangg120016
