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2026
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18925360 |
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- <p><span lang="EN-US">Introduction: Breast cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer to be diagnosed in women across the globe and also a significant issue with the major concern of public health in India where late diagnoses are prevalent. The lack of knowledge about risk factors and screening procedures contributes to delays in detection. The aim of the study was to measure the level of knowledge and awareness of the breast cancer in engineering students following a structured learning intervention. Methods: A quasi-experimental a pre-post intervention study was undertaken with undergraduate students of two Telangana colleges of engineering in India with the help of an educational intervention. The knowledge about the general awareness, symptoms, risk factors, and screening practices pre- and post-session were measured with self-administered questionnaire. Results: Out of the total number of participants (241) who took both tests, the baseline knowledge was improved after the intervention. The knowledge of breast cancer in men escalated significantly, 21.1% to 82.5%, and the awareness of the first symptom in the body escalated from 42.3% to 99.5%. The proper recognition of the key risk factors rose to 94.1% as compared to 90.4% and awareness of risk modifiable factors rose marginally by 51.0% as compared to 49.7%. Knowledge on screening also enhanced with correct answers on the frequency of BSE being at 65.9% compared to 56.8% and knowledge that early diagnosis can enhance survival rising to 62.2%. The overall post-intervention knowledge showed statistically significant better (p < 0.001). Conclusion: The organizational pharmacist facilitated educational intervention showed a significant boost in breast cancer knowledge amongst engineering students, highlighting the importance of awareness intervention that promotes early detection and healthy lifestyles.</span></p>