Authors (including presenting author) :
Chan HW (1), Tsang WF (1)
Affiliation :
(1) Breast Care Services, Department of Surgery, Pok Oi Hospital, NTWC
Keyword 2: :
Educational Video
Keyword 3: :
Breast Awareness
Keyword 4: :
Post-Test Evaluation
Introduction :
Breast cancer remains a significant global health concern for women, where early detection is paramount for successful treatment outcomes. Enhancing public knowledge through targeted education is a critical strategy for improving breast health. This pilot study evaluated the effectiveness of an educational video in promoting key concepts of breast awareness, aligning with international efforts to standardize and elevate breast care education.
Objectives :
(1) The primary objective was to assess the level of breast awareness knowledge attained immediately after viewing an educational video. (2) The longer-term aim is to inform the integration of effective tools into health promotion strategies to improve the quality and impact of community breast care initiatives.
Methodology :
The study was conducted on 28th October,2025, a hospital-organized "pink event" focused on breast health awareness. Convenience sampling was used to recruit attendees. Participants were invited to watch a purpose-designed educational video covering essential breast awareness topics. Immediately following the video, they completed a five-item questionnaire designed to evaluate their understanding of key concepts, including breast self-examination techniques and recognition of risk factors. The post-test-only design was utilized to capture immediate knowledge retention.
Result & Outcome :
All 73 recruited participants completed the survey. The results demonstrated that 74% (54 out of 73) of participants achieved a high score, correctly answering either four or five questions. This finding indicates that the educational video was successful in facilitating a high level of immediate comprehension of core breast awareness concepts among the attendees. Supplementary informal feedback from participants also reflected positive engagement and self-reported increased confidence in their understanding of the subject matter. This pilot evaluation demonstrates that the educational video is a feasible and effective tool for disseminating essential breast awareness knowledge, as evidenced by the high post-intervention comprehension scores attained by most participants. The study supports the video's potential adoption as a standard component in broader breast health promotion campaigns within community and clinical settings. A practical way forward is to explore disseminating this resource through the Hospital Authority's HA GO mobile application to maximize public access and impact.
