Cervical cancer and screening beliefs and perceptions Cancer
Conditions
Interventions
Six weeks health education was given to women in the selected churches in the intervention group. These women were grouped in their respective churches and baseline data collected before offering the
Sponsors
University of Cape Coast
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women aged 11 to 70 years residing in the K.E.E.A District were included in this study. It was assumed that if women as young as 11 years obtain information about cervical cancer and screening, they will be well informed about the risks and prevention strategies
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Women who failed to volunteer for the study 2. Those under 11 years and above 70 3. Those with dementia or mental health problems 4. Those who were not residing in the study area
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Knowledge of cervical cancer 2. Knowledge of cervical cancer screening 3. Perceived susceptibility 4. Perceived seriousness 5. Perceived benefits 6. Perceived barriers 7. Self-efficacy All measured using a questionnaire adapted from Ebu, Mupepi, Siakwa, and Sampselle (2015) and Mupepi, Sampselle and Johnson (2011) at baseline and 6 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| There are no secondary outcome measures | — |
Countries
Ghana
Outcome results
None listed