OBJECTIVE Following a 45-minute teaching session: 1.

The woman at risk of breast cancer will be able to explain what breast cancer is, its causes, and ways to prevent it

CONTENT ONLINE

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION

TIME ALLOTED

RESOURCES

METHOD OF EVALUATION

A. Overview of breast cancer 1. Define breast cancer 2. Incidence and prevalence of breast cancer 3. Signs and symptoms of breast cancer 4. Identify the possible risk factors for breast cancer 5. State ways to reduce breast cancer

Discussion

10 minutes

PEM on breast cancer; PowerPoint presentation

Post-test

(COGNITIVE).

2. The woman at risk of breast cancer will be able to

A. Anatomy and physiology of the breasts 1. External and internal

Lecture

10 minutes

PEM on breast anatomy; PowerPoint presentation

Observation of return demonstration

demonstrate proper procedure for breast self-examination (BSE) (PSYCHOMOTOR).

anatomy of the breasts 2. Abnormalities breasts B. Breast self-examination Demonstration and return demonstration 20 minutes PEM for BSE; breast model of the

(BSE) procedure 1. Define BSE 2. Pros and Cons of BSE 3. How to perform BSE 4. 7 Ps of BSE

3. The woman at risk of breast cancer will be able to express any concerns about breast selfexamination and explain their feelings regarding breast selfexamination (BSE) (AFFECTIVE).

A. Summarize concerns B. Explore feelings

common

Discussion

5 minutes

Paper and pen to document responses

Question and answer

Purpose: To provide women with the information necessary in performing breast selfexamination.

Goal: The woman will independently perform breast examination and understand its significance in risk reduction and early detection of breast cancer.