Effect of Health Belief Model-Based Education on Cervical Cancer Knowledge and HPV Vaccine Attitudes in Women

NCT07521163 | Completed

• 2 other identifiers: 09.03.2026-238631EA-2026-5244
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 154
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief 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.

Conditions

Cervical Cancer; Human Papillomavirus Infection; Preventive Health Services

Keywords

Health Belief Model; HPV Vaccination; Cervical Cancer Screening; Health Education; Primary Health Care; Women's Health

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Change in Cervical Cancer Knowledge Score

  Change in participants' knowledge of cervical cancer was assessed using the Cervical Cancer Knowledge Scale. The scale consists of 20 items, with total scores ranging from 0 to 20, where higher scores indicate greater knowledge about cervical cancer. Measurements were conducted before the educational intervention and 15 days after the intervention.

  Baseline and 15 days post-intervention

• Change in HPV Vaccination Attitudes and Beliefs Score

  Change in participants' attitudes and beliefs toward HPV vaccination was assessed using the Carolina HPV Immunization Attitudes and Beliefs Scale (CHIAS). The scale consists of 16 items rated on a 4-point Likert scale, with total scores ranging from 16 to 64, where higher scores indicate more negative attitudes and beliefs toward HPV vaccination. Measurements were conducted before the intervention and 15 days after the intervention.

  Baseline and 15 days post-intervention

Study Arms (2)

Experimental

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants received a structured face-to-face Health Belief Model-based educational program consisting of two sessions.

Behavioral: Health Belief Model-Based Education

No Intervention

NO INTERVENTION

Participants received routine primary health care services without additional structured educational intervention.

Interventions

Health Belief Model-Based Education BEHAVIORAL

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.

Experimental

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 49 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Women aged 18-49 years
• Applied to a Family Health Center
• Parents of adolescent girls (aged 10-18 years)
• Able to read and write Turkish
• Voluntarily agreed to participate in the study
• Provided written informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Previous HPV vaccination
• Diagnosis of cervical cancer
• Cognitive or psychiatric disorders that interfered with communication

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Muhammet Faruk Yigit: lead

Study Sites (1)

Tusba Training Family Health Center

Van, Van, 65100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (2)

• Holman DM, Benard V, Roland KB, Watson M, Liddon N, Stokley S. Barriers to human papillomavirus vaccination among US adolescents: a systematic review of the literature. JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Jan;168(1):76-82. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2013.2752.

  PMID: 24276343 RESULT

• Brewer NT, Fazekas KI. Predictors of HPV vaccine acceptability: a theory-informed, systematic review. Prev Med. 2007 Aug-Sep;45(2-3):107-14. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2007.05.013. Epub 2007 Jun 2.

  PMID: 17628649 RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Uterine Cervical Neoplasms; Papillomavirus Infections; Health Education

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Uterine Neoplasms; Genital Neoplasms, Female; Urogenital Neoplasms; Neoplasms by Site; Neoplasms; Uterine Cervical Diseases; Uterine Diseases; Genital Diseases, Female; Female Urogenital Diseases; Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications; Urogenital Diseases; Genital Diseases; Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Communicable Diseases; Infections; DNA Virus Infections; Virus Diseases; Tumor Virus Infections; Disease Attributes; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Adherence Interventions; Medication Adherence; Patient Compliance; Patient Acceptance of Health Care; Treatment Adherence and Compliance; Health Behavior; Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NON RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PhD of Health Sciences

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 2, 2026
• First Posted: April 9, 2026
• Study Start: March 15, 2026
• Primary Completion: April 15, 2026
• Study Completion: May 12, 2026
• Last Updated: July 16, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)