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Breast Cancer Screening in Ghana
Sponsor: Penn State University
Summary
This study is designed to test the feasibility of two intervention on promoting early screening for breast cancer in rural Ghana. In one intervention, screening for breast cancer, diabetes and hypertension will be offered together. In another intervention, a series of sessions with men will be conducted with a goal to change gender attitudes and increase support to women. The investigators' long-term goal is to test these interventions in a large-scale randomized controlled trial. The specific aims of this feasibility study are to: 1) refine the study materials, including the curriculum for the sessions with men, by consulting with an expert advisory committee and a local committee, and 2) determine the feasibility of the two interventions in four clinic zones in Yilo-Krobo district in eastern Ghana (1 clinic in control, 1 clinic in the first intervention, and 2 in the second intervention). This trial registration is for the second specific aim.
Official title: Testing Approaches to Promote Breast Cancer Screening in Rural Ghana
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
20 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
118
Start Date
2024-08-18
Completion Date
2026-03
Last Updated
2025-12-02
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Bundling
Education on and screening for diabetes and hypertension offered together with education and screening for breast cancer.
MEGH
Education on breast cancer and discussion sessions to male partners to change men's gender attitudes and behaviors.
Locations (1)
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana