Promoting Early Detection of Breast Cancer in Rural Rwanda: Impact of Community Health Worker and Nurse Training

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

1,203

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

April 18, 2015

Primary Completion Date

April 17, 2017

Study Completion Date

April 17, 2017

Conditions
Breast Cancer
Interventions
OTHER

Experimental: Training, Phase 1

Weeklong training in signs, symptoms and treatability of breast cancer, performance of clinical breast exam, and structured algorithms for management of breast complaints followed by regular mentorship for health center nurses. CHWs received a one-day training in breast awareness and how to educate communities about breast health.

OTHER

Experimental: Training, Phase 2

Weeklong training in signs, symptoms and treatability of breast cancer, performance of clinical breast exam, and structured algorithms for management of breast complaints followed by regular mentorship for health center nurses. CHWs received a one-day training in breast awareness and how to educate communities about breast health.

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

Breast Cancer Research Foundation

OTHER

collaborator

University of Pennsylvania

OTHER

collaborator

Partners in Health

OTHER

collaborator

Ministry of Health, Rwanda

OTHER_GOV

lead

Brigham and Women's Hospital

OTHER