Effect of Web-Based Education on Attitudes and Beliefs About HPV Testing
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-60
SponsorSakarya University
About this trial
Cervical cancer is a highly preventable public health issue that significantly impacts women's quality of life. Although effective screening programs such as Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) testing and Pap-smears are widely available, women's participation in these early detection services often remains limited. The primary barriers to screening attendance include insufficient education, lack of information, negative beliefs, psychosocial or cultural factors, and misconceptions regarding gynecological examinations. To improve screening uptake, health interventions must focus not only on increasing knowledge but also on promoting correct beliefs and positive attitudes toward testing.
Web-based health education serves as an effective method to overcome barriers such as cost, transportation difficulties, and geographical limitations, allowing wider access to healthcare guidance. This study aims to evaluate the effects of a specialized web-based educational intervention on women's attitudes and beliefs regarding the HPV test. The research is designed as a randomized controlled trial with a pre-test and post-test design. Participants will be assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive structured health education through a dedicated web platform, while the control group will receive routine standard follow-up. Data will be gathered using a specific attitude and belief scale before and after the application to measure the intervention's impact.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Having no prior clinical diagnosis of cervical cancer
Being between 18 and 60 years of age
Having active access to the internet
Being literate at a level sufficient to read and understand the questionnaire forms
Disqualifiers
Withdrawing from the study voluntarily at any stage
Failing to watch the mandatory educational videos on the platform
Submitting incomplete or incorrect responses to the data collection tools
Lacking active internet access or proper web browser usage skills
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Web-Based Health Education
BehavioralParticipants in the intervention group will receive health education through a specially designed web-based platform containing 11 presentations in total (8 PowerPoint presentations, 1 animation video explaining how the HPV test is performed, and 1 researcher-led instructional video demonstrating self-vulvar examination on a model). Participants will also be provided with educational brochures and magnets. For participants who do not view the presentations, weekly reminder text messages will be sent to encourage platform login and module completion.
Treatment groups
120 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Intervention GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: control groupNo intervention 0 interventions
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Attitudes and Beliefs About HPV Testing Scale (ABHTS) - Personal Barriers Subscale
This subscale consists of 7 items (items 1-7) assessing personal barriers, stigma, and shame related to HPV testing. Scores range from 7 to 49. A higher score indicates a higher level of perceived personal barriers, meaning a less favorable attitude toward HPV testing.
Time frame
Baseline and 12 weeks post-intervention2
Attitudes and Beliefs About HPV Testing Scale (ABHTS) - Social Norms Subscale
This subscale consists of 4 items (items 8-11) assessing the influence of friends, partners, family, and social media on HPV testing. Scores range from 4 to 28. A higher score indicates higher negative social pressure/barriers, meaning a lower level of favorable attitudes and beliefs
Time frame
Baseline and 12 weeks post-intervention3
Attitudes and Beliefs About HPV Testing Scale (ABHTS) - Trust Subscale
This subscale consists of 6 items (items 12-17) assessing trust in the healthcare system, accuracy of HPV testing, and medical procedures. Scores range from 6 to 42. A higher score indicates higher levels of perceived benefit, confidence, and trust toward HPV testing.
Time frame
Baseline and 12 weeks post-intervention4
Attitudes and Beliefs About HPV Testing Scale (ABHTS) - Concerns Subscale
This subscale consists of 3 items (items 18-20) assessing concerns and worries related to the process and outcomes of HPV testing. Scores range from 3 to 21. A higher score indicates higher levels of concerns/negative attitudes toward HPV testing.
Time frame
Baseline and 12 weeks post-interventionLocations
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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