Participants were women with a family history of breast cancer (mother, sister, and daughter). After
explanation of the study objectives to participants, they were recruited on obtaining oral consent and each filled
out the study questionnaire based on the Health Belief Model. Allocation was into two groups by computerized
randomization, control and intervention, receiving education on breast cancer screening. Perceived susceptibility
to and seriousness of breast cancer, perceived usefulness of and barriers to BSE, clinical breast examination,
and mammography, and self-efficacy in the ability to perform these, were assessed, with comparison of scores
for BSE practice before and after education and doing mammography and clinical examination by a physician
in intervention and control group.