Cervical Cancer
Conditions
Interventions
intervention and control groups:multimedia intervention
Sponsors
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
25 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: There are two phases in this study. For phase 1, a panel of research team members will select the most appropriate nominees as CHWs based on the following six criteria: (1) ability to demonstrate an understanding of South Asian womens health needs and socio-cultural norms; (2) known, trusted, and respected in the community; (3) fluency in English and Urdu/Nepali/Punjabi; (4) ability to participate in community outreach activities and provide health information, healthcare, and social services relevant to cancer prevention; (5) willingness to complete the CHW training program and meet its requirements; and (6) willingness to serve as CHWs For phase 2, participants will be recruited based on the following criteria: (1) Self-identifies as South Asian (from Pakistan, India, or Nepal); (2) aged 25 or older; (3) either had a Pap test or has not been screened in the last three years; (4) have not reported being diagnosed with cancer; (5) have not reported attending any intervention or educational program related to cervical cancer screening in the previous year; and (6) able to communicate with and read English, Urdu, or Nepali.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: For those who are South Asian women from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will be excluded from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Demographics of the subjects;Uptake rate of cervical cancer screening;Readiness to undergo cervical cancer screening;Beliefs toward cervical cancer screening; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The cost of implementation of the intervention; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactDr Wong, Cho Lee
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Outcome results
None listed