Data collection instruments
Data was collected by using structured and validated questionnaire and planned teaching program. The questionnaire had three parts [Appendix].
Part 1
Demographic proforma consisted of age, stream of study,education and occupation of parents, income of parents
and sources of information on BSE.
Part 2
A structured questionnaire consisted of 25 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) was developed to assess the knowledge
on BSE. Each correct response carried one mark. Total score was 25. Knowledge scores were categorized into
poor (0-8), average (9-16) and good (17-25).
Part 3
Planned teaching program. Lesson plan with power point presentation given for validation contained basic anatomy
and physiology, risk factors for breast cancer and steps of BSE.