Effect of group counseling based on protection-motivation theory versus no counseling on cervical cancer screening in postmenopausal women

Effect of group counseling based on protection-motivation theory versus no counseling on cervical cancer screening in postmenopausal women: a randomized clinical trial

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20120215009014N251

Enrollment

108

Registered

2018-11-22

Start date

2018-11-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2019-01-14

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Conditions

Cervical cancer. Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Routine care and group counseling based on protection-motivation theory for 45 to 60 minutes per week for 4 weeks. Intervention 2: Control group: Just routine care.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

50 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age of 50 to 60 years; Cessation of menstruation for more than a year; Being literate

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Physical or mental diseases; A history of cancer in patient or her family; A history of regular screening; A previous history of counseling.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Participants' attitude and function toward cervical cancer screening. Timepoint: Before and after group counseling. Method of measurement: Using a standard questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSorooh Rahmani

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

sr.rahmani63@gmail.com+98 81 3838 0572

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026