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Effect of Health Belief Model-Based Education on Cervical Cancer Knowledge and HPV Vaccine Attitudes in Women
Sponsor: Muhammet Faruk Yigit
Summary
This study evaluated the effect of a Health Belief Model-based educational intervention on women's knowledge of cervical cancer and their attitudes and beliefs toward HPV vaccination. The study was conducted among women aged 18-49 years attending a primary health care center in Van, Türkiye. Participants were assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group received a structured, face-to-face educational program, while the control group received routine care. Data were collected using validated questionnaires before and after the intervention. The findings contributed to a better understanding of strategies to improve preventive health behaviors and increase HPV vaccination awareness among women.
Official title: Effect of a Health Belief Model Based Education Program on Women's Cervical Cancer Knowledge and HPV Vaccination Attitudes in Primary Care Settings: A Quasi-Experimental Pre-test-Posttest Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 49 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
154
Start Date
2026-03-15
Completion Date
2026-05-12
Last Updated
2026-07-16
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Health Belief Model-Based Education
A structured face-to-face educational program based on the Health Belief Model consisting of two sessions (30-40 minutes each) covering cervical cancer, HPV infection, cervical cancer screening, HPV vaccination, common misconceptions, and the key Health Belief Model constructs, including perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, and perceived barriers.
Locations (1)
Tusba Training Family Health Center
Van, Van, Turkey (Türkiye)