RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07017387

Impact of Education Methods on HPV Knowledge and Screening Behavior

The Effect of Two Different Health Education Methods on Women's HPV Knowledge, Cervical Cancer Health Belief and Screening Programme.

Sponsor

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gulhane Tip Fakultesi

Enrollment

96 participants

Start Date

May 9, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Health Education Motivational Interviewing

Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of two different health education methods (one based on motivational interviewing) on women's HPV knowledge, cervical cancer health beliefs, and screening behaviors in women aged 30-65. A total of 96 healthy women who are registered at the Incirli Family Health Center in Ankara, meet the inclusion criteria, and volunteer to participate will be randomly assigned to three groups (32 participants per group). The control group will receive standard healthcare services. The first intervention group will receive three sessions of motivational interviewing-based health education on cervical cancer prevention through home visits, along with an informational brochure. The second intervention group will receive health education and a brochure, followed by a reminder session via phone. At the end of the study, participants in the control group will be offered the intervention of their choice.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 30 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is comparing different education methods to see which best improves knowledge about HPV (human papillomavirus) and motivates women to get screened for cervical cancer — an important preventable cancer. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a woman between 30 and 65 years old - You are married - You are literate (able to read) - You have not had cervical cancer screening in the past 5 years - You have no personal or first-degree family history of cervical cancer - You have not been diagnosed with any cancer **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are pregnant or recently gave birth - You have been diagnosed with any cancer - You have had cervical cancer screening within the last 5 years - You have a hearing, speech, or mental health impairment - You have had a hysterectomy (uterus removal) - You have received all three doses of the HPV vaccine Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALMotivational interviewing based health education

Participants will receive three sessions of face-to-face health education using motivational interviewing techniques through home visits, along with an informational brochure.

BEHAVIORALHealth education

Participants will receive one face-to-face health education session and a brochure, followed by two reminder sessions via phone.