Simulation Supported Vulva Cancer and Self-Examination on Knowledge, Skills and Attitude

NCT07159958 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: 2025-SBB-0332
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 94
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of simulation-assisted vulvar cancer and vulva self-examination training on knowledge, skills and attitudes towards clinical practices.

Conditions

Vulva Cancer; Nurse Role

Keywords

Simulation Supported Education; Vulva Self-Examination; Attitude Towards Clinical Practices

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Self-Vulva Examination Knowledge Level Form

  The scale was developed by Karaman to assess knowledge and skills related to self-vulva examination. The KKVM Knowledge Form was created based on a review of studies in the field of vulvar cancer. It consists of 20 items for use in the form. The KKVM Knowledge Level Form consists of "Yes," "No," and "I don't know" options for participants to answer each item.

  change from before implamentation patent and after 1st and 4th weeks of practice

• Attitude Scale Toward Clinical Practice for Nursing Students

  The scale consists of 26 items and 4 subscales (Beliefs and Expectations Regarding Clinical Practice, Positive Approach to Clinical Practice, Negative Approach to Clinical Practice, and Personal Development) and is a 5-point Likert scale. The first sub-dimension has eight items, the second sub-dimension has seven items, the third sub-dimension has seven items, and the fourth sub-dimension has four items.

  change from before implamentation patent and after 1st and 4th weeks of practice

• Self-Vulva Examination Skill Checklist Steps

  Self-Vulva Examination Skill Checklist Steps

  change from before implamentation patent and after 1st and 4th weeks of practice

Study Arms (2)

Training group

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: Simulation-Based Vulvar Cancer and Self-Vulvar Examination Training

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

Interventions

Simulation-Based Vulvar Cancer and Self-Vulvar Examination Training OTHER

The topics covered include the definition of vulvar cancer, risk factors, symptoms, preventive measures to protect against cancer, the definition of KKVM, and the steps involved in performing an examination. The inspection phase of the examination was demonstrated using a light source and mirror on a simulated model of the external genitalia. In addition, the topic was reiterated by explaining on the model how palpation examination is performed, when it should be performed, what signs and symptoms to look for, and in which cases a doctor should be consulted.

Training group

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• years of age or older,
• Able to read and write Turkish,
• Has not taken a course/seminar on vulvar cancer and self-vulvar examination,
• Enrolled in the Nursing Department of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Bartın University,
• Receiving education during the time period when the study is conducted,
• Volunteering to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Those who withdrew or dropped out of the study early,
• Those who were not willing to participate in the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Trakya University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Eskişehir Osmangazi University

Eskişehir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Vulvar Neoplasms

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Genital Neoplasms, Female; Urogenital Neoplasms; Neoplasms by Site; Neoplasms; Vulvar Diseases; Genital Diseases, Female; Female Urogenital Diseases; Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications; Urogenital Diseases; Genital Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assoc. Prof.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 30, 2025
• First Posted: September 8, 2025
• Study Start: May 8, 2025
• Primary Completion: May 30, 2025
• Study Completion: September 5, 2025
• Last Updated: September 12, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Locations

TU (1)