Breast Cancer Female
Conditions
Brief summary
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.
Interventions
OTHERBundling
Education on and screening for diabetes and hypertension offered together with education and screening for breast cancer.
OTHERMEGH
Education on breast cancer and discussion sessions to male partners to change men's gender attitudes and behaviors.
Sponsors
University of Ghana
Penn State University
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Caregiver)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
20 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* ≥20 years. The age cutoff reflects early onset of BC in Ghana and the government's guidelines on screening.
Exclusion criteria
* ever clinically diagnosed with a case of breast cancer, as the study's aim is to reach women who would normally not visit or have experience with the health system with regard to breast cancer. NOTE: For men in the MEGH arm, Inclusion and
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical breast exam (CBE) utilization at the local clinic | 6 months. Outcome is measured at endline survey at the end of the 6-month period. | 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. |
Countries
Ghana
Outcome results
None listed