Key Interventions to Improve the Follow-up Adherence Post Cervical Precancerous Lesion Treatment in Ethiopia
Key Interventions to Improve the Follow-up Adherence Post Cervical Precancerous Lesion Treatment in Ethiopia: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial
Addis Ababa University
466 participants
Nov 20, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this pragmatic randomized control trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of three interventions in improving follow-up adherence among women treated for suspicious cervical lesions in primary healthcare settings in Ethiopia. The interventions include structured nurse-led telephone call reminders, home-visit reminders led by health extension workers, and application-based automated SMS text reminders. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does structured nurse-led telephone call reminders improve follow-up adherence among women treated for suspicious cervical lesions compared to standard care? * Does home-reminder visits led by a Health Extension Worker (HEW) improve follow-up adherence among women treated for suspicious cervical lesions compared to standard care? * Does app-based automated SMS reminders improve follow-up adherence among women treated for suspicious cervical lesions compared to standard care? Structured Nurse-Led Telephone Call Reminders * Participants will receive proactive phone call reminders for scheduled follow-up visits. * The intervention includes three rounds: initially at 4 months post-recruitment, then every 4 months for HIV-negative women over a year, and every 2 months for 6 months for women living with HIV. Home-Reminder Visits Led by HEW Health Extension Workers (HEWs) will conduct door-to-door visits to remind participants of their scheduled follow-up appointments. • Door-to-door Visits will occur initially at 4 months (for HIV-negative women) and 2 months (for HIV-positive women) post-recruitment, then every 2 months for 6 months for HIV-positive and every 4 months for 12 months for HIV-negative participants. App-Based Automated SMS Reminders * Participants will receive SMS-based reminders for their follow-up visits. * The intervention consists of three rounds: initial texts at 4 months and 2 months post-recruitment for HIV-negative and HIV-positive women, respectively, followed by reminders every 2 months for 6 months for HIV-positive women and every 4 months for 12 months for HIV-negative women.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Women aged 30-49 (HIV-negative).
- Women over 25 (HIV-positive).
- Treated for suspicious cervical lesions after a positive VIA screening.
Exclusion Criteria7
- History of hysterectomy.
- Diagnosis of other histological invasive cervical cancer.
- Suspicious cervical cancer cases.
- Pregnancy.
- Prior screening history.
- Vaginal bleeding.
- Lack of consent.
Interventions
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NCT06515301