en اثربخشی برنامه توانمند سازی داوطلبین سلامت شهر رفسنجان بر رفتار خودآزمایی پستان: کاربرد الگوی فرانظری Clinical Medicine Clinical Medicine مقاله پژوهشی Original Research Article <p style="margin: 12pt 0in 0pt; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="color:#008080;"><strong>Background & Objective:</strong></span> Breast cancer is considered to be one the most preventable types of cancer in women. In this regard, one of the most important self-care techniques for women is breast self-examination. The main objective of the present study was to determine the effect of educational intervention based on trans-theoretical model on the correct behavior of breast self-examination among health volunteers in Rafsanjan city, in 2017<span dir="RTL">.</span><br> <span style="color:#008080;"><strong>Materials & Methods:</strong></span> This semi-experimental study was performed on 92 health volunteers who were assigned to two intervention and control groups in Rafsanjan, Iran. The required data was collected through a valid and reliable questionnaire. After the pretest analysis and determination of the participants&rsquo; educational needs, the educational program was implemented in six sessions. The effect of the training program was evaluated immediately and eight weeks later. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 16; the significance level was considered 0.05<span dir="RTL">.</span><span dir="RTL"></span><br> <span style="color:#008080;"><strong>Results: </strong></span>Mean age of the volunteers was about 46 years. After the implementation of the educational program, there was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of movement in the stages of change during three interval periods <em>(P</em><0.05). Also, there was a significant difference between mean scores of the two groups in all structures (except for perceived barriers) after the intervention <em>(P<</em>0.05).<br> <span style="color:#008080;"><strong>Conclusion: </strong></span>The use of educational methods, such as demonstration, role-playing, and the use of Molding (Moulage), has had an impact on the empowerment of health volunteers as health promoters. Regarding the effectiveness of the educational intervention based on trans-theoretical model in performing the correct behavior of breast self-examination, it is recommended to use this model in other areas and topics.</span></span></p> Trans-theoretical model, Breast self-examination behavior, Health volunteers, Stage of change 32 39 http://journal.zums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-4506-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Fatemeh Rokhforouz فاطمه رخ فروز f.rokhforouz94@gmail.com 5200319475328460067345 5200319475328460067345 No Dept. of Health Services and Health Promotion, School of Health, Student Research Committee, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran Mostafa Nasirzadeh مصطفی نصیرزاده mnasirzadeh13@yahoo.com 5200319475328460067346 5200319475328460067346 No Dept. of Health Services and Health Promotion, School of Health, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran Mohammad Asadpour محمد اسدپور asadpour2011@gmail.com 5200319475328460067347 5200319475328460067347 Yes Dept. of Health Services and Health Promotion, School of Health, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran