مسار بولونيا
AR
Research Frial Mahmoud Nizamli
An educational workshop and impact it on women's knowledge regarding to breast cancer and early detection
2024 Iraqi Laser Society Journal
Background: Breast cancer is a significant public health problem in both developed and developing countries. Early detection is essential to reduce morbidity and mortality due to breast cancer. Aim: The current research aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational workshop on women's knowledge regarding early detection of breast cancer. Method: A study was conducted at Al Andalus University for Medical Sciences, Tartous, Syria, using a quasi-experimental design. The participants were 70 women selected through convenience sampling. The study used a pretest and posttest design with one group. The workshop consisted of a PowerPoint lecture and a practice session on breast self-examination using a breast model. Questionnaires were administered before and after the workshop to collect data. The collected data was analyzed using the SPSS (version 20) with a significance level set at 0.05. Results: The results of this research indicated a significant difference in the level of knowledge of the participants before and after the workshop. Conclusion: The data showed a statistically significant improvement in their knowledge following the workshop (p < 0.05). According to these findings attending the educational workshops had a positive impact on increasing awareness and knowledge about the early detection of breast cancer.
Effect of a Health Belief Model–Based Educational Program on University Students’ Knowledge and Beliefs Regarding Sexual Harassment
2025 International Journal of Body, Mind and Culture
Objective: Sexual harassment is a pervasive global issue that poses serious physical, psychological, and social threats to university students, particularly females. The high prevalence of harassment in academic environments highlights the urgent need for effective preventive strategies. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a Health Belief Model–based educational program on university students’ knowledge and beliefs concerning sexual harassment. Methods and Materials: A quasi-experimental pre- and post-test design was conducted at Sumer University, Iraq, involving 335 first-year female students from the Faculties of Medicine (n=215) and Science (n=120). Data were collected using a validated self-administered questionnaire assessing participants’ knowledge and HBM constructs (perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, cues to action, and self-efficacy) before and after the intervention. The educational program was tailored according to HBM principles to promote behavioral change. Findings: Following the Health Belief Model–based educational intervention, students showed significant improvements in knowledge and beliefs across all HBM constructs (p < 0.001), with increased perceived susceptibility and self-efficacy, and reduced perceived barriers. The findings indicate a positive shift toward greater awareness and motivation to prevent sexual harassment. Conclusion: The HBM-based educational intervention significantly improved students’ knowledge and beliefs about sexual harassment, leading to increased awareness, reduced perceived barriers, and greater readiness to take preventive action. These results demonstrate the effectiveness of theory-driven initiatives in encouraging behavioral change and fostering a safer campus community. Keywords: Chronic fatigue syndrome; Health anxiety; Spiritual vitality; Social support; Lifestyle; Structural equation modeling.
Assessment of Knowledge and Preventive Behaviours Regarding Cholera among School Students in Latakia, Syria.
2025 Biobacta Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Background: Cholera remains a global health hazard and a sign of underdevelopment in many countries. Aim: This study aimed to assess the knowledge and preventive behaviours of school students towards cholera in Latakia after a recent outbreak. Method: This study used a cross-sectional design. The study included 150 participants aged 13-15 years. Data was collected from March to April 2024 at Ghassan Zwan school in Latakia. The questionnaire was developed based on previous studies. Results: Based on the percentage mean, the students' knowledge and preventive behaviours scale would be categorized into three levels: <30% considered inadequate, 30-70% considered adequate, and >70% considered good. The majority of the participants demonstrated adequate knowledge (66.75%) and good preventive behaviour (78.91%) toward cholera. There is a difference in knowledge between male and female participants. Conclusion: enhanced knowledge and preventive behaviour levels play an essential role in reducing the prevalence rate during an outbreak. further research on the preventive behaviours of cholera among primary school pupils is recommended.