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Developing and Validating Health Education Module for Prostate Cancer Prevention Behavior in Iraqi Male University Staff
Sponsor: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Summary
Research Objectives To compare the effectiveness of the education modules on the knowledge, attitude, and practice of male university staffs towards prostate cancer prevention behaviors by comparing the pre- and post-test of Iraqi male university staffs' knowledge, attitude, and practice. Study population The research will proceed to be performed in the country of Iraq. Participants in the research will be male university staff members who are employed at Middle Technical University (MTU). This university contains 17 colleges and institutes, divided into five colleges and twelve institutes that are spread across four cities in Iraq. Inclusion criteria 1. Males at risk are 40 years of age and over. 2. The male who educational level primary school and above. 3. The male who gives informed consent and is willing to participate in the study. 4. Men who did not receive any health education program about prostate cancer. Exclusion criteria 1. The male staff outside middle technical university. 2. The male who has prostate cancer. 3. The male who is critically illness. 4. Withdrawal criteria include males who are unable or unwilling to comply with the study requirements, failure to attend the meeting schedules, and have substantial changes in health conditions, such as developing new medical conditions, having serious adverse events, or any other conditions that could impact the study results. Study Design The study will be a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial (Cluster RCT) study design among male university staff with a pre-test and post-test to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention modules that will be used for the study in this phase. A control group will be chosen that has similar characteristics and functioning as the intervention group. Sampling method The study will consist of selecting one college or institute out of 8 using a simple random sampling method, which will involve the classification of one college or institute for the intervention group and one for the control group. This will be done by utilizing a randomization process. The participants will be volunteers to participate in the study, and then the final selection of study participants will be determined by the specific inclusion criteria established for each group. The selection of participants will be contingent upon adherence to the predetermined sample size.
Official title: Effectiveness of a Novel Web Application Health Education Intervention in Enhancing Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices to Promote Prostate Cancer Prevention Behaviors Among Male University Staff in Iraq
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
40 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
160
Start Date
2026-09-20
Completion Date
2026-12-20
Last Updated
2026-10-16
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Web Application Health Education Module
Participants in this arm will receive a web-based health education intervention designed to promote prostate cancer prevention behaviors. The module covers evidence-based topics, including six topics, consisting of an introductory home page and five learning modules that address the anatomy and function of the prostate gland, prostate gland diseases, the causes and risk factors of prostate cancer, the methods used for the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, and prostate cancer prevention measures. The web application delivers interactive content through educational videos and text summaries. This intervention differs from standard care by providing tailored, interactive digital education aimed at behavioral change rather than standard printed informational materials.
Locations (1)
College or institute at the Middle Technical University
Baghdad, Alhabebia, Iraq