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| University of Ghana | OTHER |
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This study is designed to test the feasibility of two intervention on promoting early screening for breast cancer in rural Ghana. In one intervention, screening for breast cancer, diabetes and hypertension will be offered together. In another intervention, a series of sessions with men will be conducted with a goal to change gender attitudes and increase support to women. The investigators' long-term goal is to test these interventions in a large-scale randomized controlled trial. The specific aims of this feasibility study are to: 1) refine the study materials, including the curriculum for the sessions with men, by consulting with an expert advisory committee and a local committee, and 2) determine the feasibility of the two interventions in four clinic zones in Yilo-Krobo district in eastern Ghana (1 clinic in control, 1 clinic in the first intervention, and 2 in the second intervention). This trial registration is for the second specific aim.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Control | No Intervention | Women in this arm receive education on breast cancer and are offered clinical breast exam free of charge at their local clinic for 6 months following the education session. | |
| Bundling | Experimental | Women in this arm receive education on breast cancer, diabetes, and hypertension, and are offered clinical breast exam and screening for diabetes and hypertension free of charge at their local clinic for 6 months following the education session. |
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| Male Engagement in Gender and Health (MEGH) | Experimental | Women in this arm receive education on breast cancer and are offered clinical breast exam free of charge at their local clinic for 6 months following the education session. In addition, women are requested to invite their male partners to attend the breast cancer education session and 7 weekly discussion group sessions (5 men-only and 2 with women). The discussion sessions aim to enable men to change gender attitudes and behaviors that deter women's healthcare utilization. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Bundling | Other | Education on and screening for diabetes and hypertension offered together with education and screening for breast cancer. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Clinical breast exam (CBE) utilization at the local clinic | The outcome will be measured by asking participants, at endline, if they sought clinical breast exam at their local clinic during the 6-month study period. This information will be verified at the clinic level using Participation Cards, which will be provided to participants at the beginning of the 6-month period. Participants will be asked to bring the Card to the clinic when they come for screening. | 6 months. Outcome is measured at endline survey at the end of the 6-month period. |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
NOTE: For men in the MEGH arm, Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria are:
Inclusion Criteria: aged ≥20 years who are identified as male partners or relatives by the women enrolled in the MEGH group.
Exclusion Criteria: none.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Nancy Luke, Ph.D. | The Pennsylvania State University | Study Chair |
| Adriana Biney, Ph.D. | University of Ghana, Regional Institute for Population Studies | Study Chair |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| University of Ghana | Accra | Ghana |
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| Release Date | Unrelease Date | Unrelease Date Unknown | Reset Date | MCP Release Number |
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| Jul 9, 2026 |
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| MEGH | Other | Education on breast cancer and discussion sessions to male partners to change men's gender attitudes and behaviors. |
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