IMPROVING BREAST CANCER AWARENESS AMONG ADULT FEMALES IN MBINGO BAPTIST HOSPITAL COMMUNITY.

Remedy  Bih; Jane Frank  Nalubega; David  Kavuma; Elizabeth  Okello; Edith  Akankwasa

doi:10.51168/sjhrafrica.v6i6.1602

Authors

Remedy Bih Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences
Jane Frank Nalubega
David Kavuma Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences.
Elizabeth Okello Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences.
Edith Akankwasa Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51168/sjhrafrica.v6i6.1602

Keywords:

Breast Cancer Awareness, Adult Females, Mbingo Baptist Hospital

Abstract

Background

Breast cancer awareness strategies have been proven to reduce breast cancer-related deaths in many countries worldwide. This project is ongoing, creating behavior change attitudes in most women in the community by empowering them to take responsibility for their breast health.

Methodology

This project used a logical framework with stakeholders and community involvement. Support groups and survivors to tell their stories, which acts as a boost to the project’s success. Choosing a change agent model with the help of Kotter’s change model facilitated in management of change in this process. The M & E structure has enabled the project sustainability with community training and retraining activities to “cause the change to stick”. Creating a conducive environment through good leadership, communication, and the motivation of team members further propelled the project from step to step.

Results

Learning lessons of tolerance, team building, resource management, and managing change cannot be overemphasized. This project opened avenues for further research. Granted more finances, many adult females accessing this community shall be reached, thereby promoting health through behavior change.

Conclusion

BC awareness continues to be the best strategy to fight and ensure early breast cancer diagnosis and treatment at MBH, Cameroon, Africa, and the world. This strategy has been proven to strengthen health systems and build communities through health promotion.

Recommendation

BCA campaigns should be implemented as part of a health promotion strategy aimed at enlightening communities about the dangers of late BC diagnosis

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