Attitude, Cancer Screening, Health Belief Model, Perception
Conditions
Keywords
cancer screening, Health Belief Model, Attitude, Perception
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of an intervention-consisting of a Health Belief Model-based educational session on the importance of early diagnosis and cancer screening, along with SMS-supported reminders-on the perceptions and attitudes toward cancer screening among women aged 30-70 who do not undergo regular screenings. The study will be conducted in two family centers, which will be assigned to intervention and control groups using a lottery method. The intervention group will receive a single-session group education, followed by weekly SMS reminders encouraging screening for two weeks. The control group will receive no additional intervention and will continue with standard care. Data will be collected simultaneously from both groups at three points: before the education, immediately after the education, and one month post-intervention.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALHBM-Based İntervention on Cancer Screening
The intervention group will receive a single-session group education lasting 45 minutes. The educational session will be supported by visual presentations, demonstrations on anatomical models, question-and-answer sessions, and group discussions. The curriculum covers the importance of early diagnosis and specific screening methods for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers. Following the session, participants will receive motivational SMS reminders once a week for two consecutive weeks. These text messages will include motivational phrases to encourage screening attendance, as well as phone numbers and links for scheduling free screening appointments.
Sponsors
Lokman Hekim University
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
30 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Being female * Being between the ages of 30 and 70 * Being able to communicate in Turkish * Not having undergone regular cancer screenings
Exclusion criteria
* Having a previous diagnosis of any type of cancer * Being under medical follow-up for suspected cancer * Having cognitive impairment that prevents effective communication
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Attitudes Toward Cancer Screening as measured by the Attitudes Toward Cancer Screening Scale | 1 month post-education |
| Perceived Severity of Cancer Subscale of the Cancer Screening Perception Scale | 1 month post-education |
| Perceived Susceptibility Subscale of the Cancer Screening Perception Scale | 1 month post-education |
| Perceived Benefits Subscale of the Cancer Screening Perception Scale | 1 month post-education |
| Perceived Barriers Subscale of the Cancer Screening Perception Scale | 1 month post-education |
| Cues to Action Subscale of the Cancer Screening Perception Scale | 1 month post-education |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cancer Screening Participation Rate | 1 month post-education |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
CONTACTNurbanu Odacı
Outcome results
None listed