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October 15, 2025Journal of Health Population and NutritionOpen Access

Empowering high school students to combat breast cancer in Nigeria: evaluating a school-based intervention

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CIChristian IfedioraGriffith UniversityWOWilliams Emeka ObiozorOIObinna IfedioraThe University of Queensland

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Overview

Quasi-experimental study improved breast cancer awareness in high school students, suggesting effective educational interventions.

Key Points

  • Breast cancer awareness rose from 81.3% at baseline to 92.1% after 12 months, indicating effective intervention.
  • Knowledge of breast self-examination increased from 62.0% at baseline to 85.0% at 12 months, demonstrating positive behavioral change.
  • Engagement-enhancing measures were crucial for improving specific knowledge about symptoms and risk factors of breast cancer.
  • The 12-month program showed males matched females in knowledge, emphasizing the importance of targeted education.

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Ifediora et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68efbd16d61273c8652d7f09https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-025-00943-x
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