RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06106165

Improving Muslim Women's Uptake of Cancer Screening (IMCAN)

Improving Uptake of Breast, Bowel and Cervical Cancer Screening Among Muslim Women: a Non-randomised Feasibility Study of a Peer-led, Faith-based Intervention

Sponsor

University of Sunderland

Enrollment

200 participants

Start Date

Nov 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Breast Cancer Cervical Cancer Bowel Cancer

Summary

The goal of this non-randomised trial is to test how a workshop that includes religiously-tailored messages can help increase the uptake of breast, colorectal and cervical cancer screening among Muslim women in North East England and Scotland. The results of this trial will inform the development of a full-scale randomised-controlled trial. Participants in this study will be asked to take part in a two-hour workshop, deliver either online or in-person.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 25 YearsMax Age: 74 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

The IMCAN study aims to understand barriers to cancer screening in Muslim women and develop strategies to help them get screened for breast, cervical, and bowel cancer. It is focused on Muslim women in North East England and Scotland who are overdue for one or more types of cancer screening. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a Muslim woman aged 25–74 - You live in North East England or Scotland - You identify as Muslim regardless of ethnicity - You are not up-to-date with at least one cancer screening you are eligible for (breast, cervical, or bowel) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You do not identify as Muslim - You are under 25 or over 74 years old - You are fully up-to-date with all cancer screenings you are eligible for - You have previously had breast, cervical, or bowel cancer - You have undergone mastectomy, hysterectomy, or BRCA gene testing Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERIn-person peer-led faith-based intervention to encourage breast, bowel, and cervical screening uptake among Muslim women

The intervention includes a two-hour workshop, delivered in-person, that aims to improve the uptake of cancer screening among Muslim women. The workshop consists of four parts: * A peer-led discussion on barriers and facilitators to breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening * A health information session led by a health professional * Videos of Muslim women talking about their experiences with cancer screening * A religious perspective on cancer screening led by a female religious scholar

OTHEROnline In-person peer-led faith-based intervention to encourage breast, bowel, and cervical screening uptake among Muslim women

The intervention includes a two-hour workshop, delivered online, that aims to improve the uptake of cancer screening among Muslim women. The workshop consists of four parts: * A peer-led discussion on barriers and facilitators to breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening * A health information session led by a health professional * Videos of Muslim women talking about their experiences with cancer screening * A religious perspective on cancer screening led by a female religious scholar