# The Effect of Educational Intervention on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Regarding Colorectal Cancer Screening Practices Among Nursing Students in Jordan

## TL;DR

This study shows that an educational program significantly improved Jordanian nursing students' knowledge, attitudes, and practices about colorectal cancer screening.

## Contribution

The study demonstrates the effectiveness of structured educational interventions in improving CRC screening awareness among nursing students in Jordan.

## Key findings

- Knowledge about CRC screening increased significantly after the intervention (mean difference = 3.09, P < 0.001).
- Participants' attitudes toward CRC screening improved significantly (mean difference = 4.16, P < 0.001).
- Practice behaviors related to CRC screening also improved significantly (mean difference = 2.67, P < 0.001).

## Abstract

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. This study aimed to examine the impact of an educational intervention on nurses' knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding CRC screening in Jordan.

Methodology: The study was an experimental design conducted before and after the educational intervention. Participants attended four 30-minute sessions held weekly over one month. A paired t-test was used to determine the mean difference in participants' knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding CRC screening before and after the intervention. Statistical analyses were conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 27.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY).

Results: A total of 43 participants took part in the study, of whom 29 (67.4%) were female and 14 (32.6%) were male. The majority (30, 69.8%) were aged between 20 and 30 years. The results showed a significant mean increase in knowledge (mean difference [MD] = 3.09, P < 0.001), attitude (MD = 4.16, P < 0.001), and practice (MD = 2.67, P < 0.001) regarding CRC screening following the intervention.

Conclusions: The implementation of health education about CRC screening for the study participants was successful based on the results. This strategy could provide a solid basis for organizing, implementing, and supervising CRC screening initiatives.