Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
Conditions
Keywords
HPV, education, knowledge level, awareness, midwife
Brief summary
This randomized controlled study is being conducted between January and April 2025 at a Family Health Center in the Black Sea Region with 103 women (intervention group: 50, control group: 53) selected via randomizer.org. Participants complete pre-tests, receive HPV and cervical cancer prevention education, and take post-tests to evaluate the impact of the intervention. Keywords: HPV, education, knowledge, awareness, midwife.
Detailed description
This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial aimed at evaluating the impact of educational interventions on HPV awareness, knowledge levels, and concerns among women. The research is being carried out at a Family Health Center in the Black Sea Region between January and April 2025. A total of 103 women have been selected through randomizer.org and assigned to either the intervention group (n=50) or control group (n=53). Participants are initially assessed using a Personal Information Form, the HPV Knowledge Scale, and the HPV Awareness and Concern Scale. The intervention group receives structured education on HPV and cervical cancer prevention delivered by midwives and healthcare professionals. Post-tests are planned to assess potential changes in the measured variables. The study emphasizes the importance of healthcare-based education in improving public awareness and preventive health behaviors. Keywords: HPV, education, knowledge, awareness, prevention, midwife, cervical cancer.
Interventions
OTHERHPV Education
HPV Education
Sponsors
Gizem ÇITAK
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Intervention model description
experimental group: 50; control group: 53
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 49 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Being a woman aged 18-49 * Not having received any previous education about HPV * Volunteering to participate in the study and providing written consent
Exclusion criteria
* Having been diagnosed with HPV or being in treatment * Having previously received information or counselling about HPV * Refusing or withdrawing from the education and data collection process
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HPV Knowledge Increase | 1 week | The increase in women's knowledge about HPV is measured using an HPV knowledge questionnaire. The questionnaire is scored from 0 to 20 points, with higher scores indicating greater knowledge. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Increasing HPV awareness among women | 1 week | HPV awareness among women is measured using the HPV Awareness Questionnaire, scored from 0 to 10. Higher scores indicate higher awareness of HPV. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed