Effects of using social support together with using the BSE application In women's breast self-examination Mueang Nakhon Phanom District Nakhon Phanom Province

Abstract

Purpose : This study the effect of using social support together with using the BSE application on women's breast self-examination. Mueang Nakhon Phanom District Nakhon Phanom Province.

Study design : This study is a quasi-experimental research. (Quasi–Experimental research design) type of research, one group. Measurement before and after the experiment (One group pretest posttest design).

Materials and Methods : The study was conducted in Mueang Nakhon Phanom District. Nakhon Phanom Province It took 4 weeks to conduct the research, between 1 - 30 June 2024, with a total of 90 cases. The tools used in this research included a breast examination application set. The health belief questionnaire consisted of perceptions of the risk of breast cancer. Perceived severity of breast cancer Perceived benefits of breast self-examination Perceived ability to perform breast self-examination Assessment of satisfaction in using the breast self-examination application and a questionnaire on the accuracy of breast self-examination. Passed the content validity check from 3 experts. Data were analyzed using averages. Standard deviation and Paired t–test statistics.

Main findings : The results of the research found that after using the breast self-examination application The sample group had a score on their perception of their risk of developing breast cancer. Perceived severity of breast cancer Perceived benefits of breast self-examination Perceived ability to perform breast self-examination And the accuracy of self-breast examination increased at a statistical significance of .05 and satisfaction after using the breast examination application was at the highest level.

Conclusion and recommendations : The use of social support combined with a selfbreast examination application enhances awareness in all aspects among the participants. Users can access information anytime, providing convenience. The participants reportedthe highest level of satisfaction after using the application. This application should be adapted for nursing care in other diseases to serve as an engaging educational tool.