Effectiveness of Healthy Lifestyle Education through Card Games for The Early Detection and Prevention of Cancer in Women: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Abstract

The rates of early identification and prevention of cancer are poor, partially owing to insufficient public awareness. This study assessed the efficacy of a card game-based educational strategy in enhancing public awareness of early cancer diagnosis and good living practices. The quasi-experimental design comprised 70 participants, with 40 assigned to the intervention group and 30 to the control group. Participants administered a validated questionnaire prior to and subsequent to the intervention. The intervention group was provided with education through card games, whereas the control group received information through a brochure. The paired t-test and independent t-test were employed for statistical analysis. The intervention group exhibited a substantial enhancement in knowledge (mean increase: 5.28 points on a 0–30 scale, p < 0.05), in contrast to a negligible rise in the control group (mean: 0.7 points). Post-intervention scores exhibited a substantial disparity between groups (mean difference: 2.51, p = 0.001). The findings indicate that card game-based education effectively enhances public comprehension of cancer prevention. Policy intervention is essential to enhance funding and accessibility to early screening services.