The Effect of Training Given by Whatsapp Application on Mamography Health Beliefs and Behaviors

The Effect of Health Belief Model-based Education Given Through Whatsapp Application on Health Beliefs Regarding Mammography and Re-mammography

It is known that the healing process of breast cancer is accelerated thanks to the early diagnosis and effective treatment. Mammography screening is an important diagnostic method in the early diagnosis of breast cancer. It is thought that the education to be given according to the Health Belief Model will make important contributions to developing a positive attitude in breast cancer screenings and regular mammography.

The research will consist of women who have previously applied to Erzurum Cancer Early Diagnosis, Screening and Education Center, had mammography taken, and whose phone records are available, whose appointment has been made since December 2022, and who meet the screening selection criteria. Women who have had a mammography appointment from KETEM and have not taken it yet, request their phone information. After the women were searched one by one to identify those who fit their characteristics and volunteers, they would leave the simple random experiment control elements. During the searches, all women will be invited to KETEM to have a mammogram again. The experimental group will send educational content through the WhatsApp application once a week, and will also answer questions and provide individual counseling. A total of 8 weeks of intervention will be implemented, the first 6 weeks of training will be provided with training presentations and the last 2 weeks of training video will be sent. Feedback will be received after the training presentations are followed through the WhatsApp application where they are read. The control group will not take any action and will be invited to KETEM for mammography. Pre-test and post-analysis phone access will be collected. At the end of the training, he will have the final examinations applied after 3 months. The number of women who participated in the study will be determined by examining the KETEM records of mammography.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Be between the ages of 40-69,
• Be woman,
• Not having been diagnosed with breast cancer,
• Not to be pregnant, lactating or puerperal,
• Absence of a mental illness
• At least 2 years have passed since the last mammogram,
• Being able to use the WhatsApp application

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having had problems with breast cancer before,
• Having a mammogram at regular intervals,
• Having had breast-conserving surgery for any purpose.