The Effect of Health Education Conducted Using Two Different Methods on Women's Knowledge of Breast Cancer, Health Beliefs, Mammography Self-Efficacy, and Participation in Screening Programs

NCT07083310 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 00004646
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 78
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide and can be deadly if not found early. Screening tests like mammograms help find breast cancer early, which improves the chances of successful treatment. However, many women do not take part in regular screenings because of fear, lack of knowledge, or other barriers. This study looks at two ways of teaching women about breast cancer and mammogram screening: traditional health education and a counseling approach called motivational interviewing. Motivational interviewing helps women feel more confident and motivated to get screened by talking about their concerns and encouraging positive decisions. The goal is to see which method better increases women's knowledge about breast cancer, their beliefs about health, their confidence in getting mammograms, and their actual participation in screening programs. The results will help improve how we support women in taking care of their breast health.

Conditions

Breast Cancer; Breast - Female

Keywords

breast cancer; mammography; motivational interview

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Mammography Screening Participation Rate

  The rate of participants who attend mammography screening within 6 months will be evaluated using health records and surveys.

  Within 6 months after education/motivational interviewing intervention

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Breast Cancer Knowledge Level

  Baseline and 1 month after intervention

Study Arms (3)

Health Education Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will receive structured education sessions focused on increasing knowledge about breast cancer, risk factors, and the importance of early screening.

Behavioral: Health Education

Motivational Interviewing Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will engage in one-on-one counseling sessions using motivational interviewing techniques to enhance motivation and reduce barriers to mammography screening.

Behavioral: Motivational Interviewing

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants will not receive any intervention during the study period.

Interventions

Health Education BEHAVIORAL

Structured group education focused on breast cancer awareness, risk reduction, and early detection.

Also known as: Assign to Arm: Health Education Group

Health Education Group

Motivational Interviewing BEHAVIORAL

Individual counseling sessions using motivational interviewing to enhance screening behavior.

Also known as: Motivational Interviewing group

Motivational Interviewing Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 40 Years - 69 Years
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Willingness to participate in the study
• Being a woman aged between 40 and 69 years
• Being literate
• Registered at the Family Health Center where the study is conducted

You may not qualify if:

• Having a first-degree relative (mother/sister) with a history of breast cancer
• Having had a mammogram in the last two years and/or regularly
• Having been diagnosed with any type of cancer
• Being pregnant
• Being in the postpartum period
• Having a physical communication impairment (e.g., hearing, speech)
• Having a diagnosis of neuropsychiatric illness

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gulhane Tip Fakultesi: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Breast Neoplasms

Interventions

Motivational Interviewing

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neoplasms by Site; Neoplasms; Breast Diseases; Skin Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Directive Counseling; Counseling; Mental Health Services; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities; Health Services; Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Central Study Contacts

serpil ozdemir

CONTACT

+90 533 451 85 04; serpil.ozdemir@sbu.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Masking Details: "The study is single-blind; only the participants are unaware of their group assignment, while the investigators are informed."
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Model Details: Participants were randomized into two intervention groups and one control group using block randomization via a digital program (randomiser.org). Six letter combinations of "A," "B," and "C" were created and randomly assigned to 78 participants in blocks of 13. The sequence of combinations was predetermined (see Figure 3.5). Letters "A," "B," and "C" were assigned to the health education, control, and motivational interviewing groups, respectively.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 1, 2025
• First Posted: July 24, 2025
• Study Start: July 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: October 1, 2025
• Study Completion: October 1, 2025
• Last Updated: July 24, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share