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NCT Number: NCT07583693

HBM-Based Intervention on Cancer Screening

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of an intervention-consisting of a Health Belief Model-based educational session on the importance of early diagnosis and cancer screening, along with SMS-supported reminders-on the perceptions and attitudes toward cancer screening among women aged 30-70 who do not undergo regular screenings. The study will be conducted in two family centers, which will be assigned to intervention and control groups using a lottery method. The intervention group will receive a single-session group education, followed by weekly SMS reminders encouraging screening for two weeks. The control group will receive no additional intervention and will continue with standard care. Data will be collected simultaneously from both groups at three points: before the education, immediately after the education, and one month post-intervention.

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Key information

Conditions

Cancer Screening Attitude Behavior Health Belief Model Perception

Age range

30 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Being female
  • Being between the ages of 30 and 70
  • Being able to communicate in Turkish
  • Not having undergone regular cancer screenings

Exclusion criteria

  • Having a previous diagnosis of any type of cancer
  • Being under medical follow-up for suspected cancer
  • Having cognitive impairment that prevents effective communication

Treatment and study plan

HBM-Based İntervention on Cancer Screening

Behavioral

The intervention group will receive a single-session group education lasting 45 minutes. The educational session will be supported by visual presentations, demonstrations on anatomical models, question-and-answer sessions, and group discussions. The curriculum covers the importance of early diagnosis and specific screening methods for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers. Following the session, participants will receive motivational SMS reminders once a week for two consecutive weeks. These text messages will include motivational phrases to encourage screening attendance, as well as phone numbers and links for scheduling free screening appointments.

Primary outcomes

  1. Attitudes Toward Cancer Screening as measured by the Attitudes Toward Cancer Screening Scale

    Time frame: 1 month post-education

  2. Perceived Severity of Cancer Subscale of the Cancer Screening Perception Scale

    Time frame: 1 month post-education

  3. Perceived Susceptibility Subscale of the Cancer Screening Perception Scale

    Time frame: 1 month post-education

  4. Perceived Benefits Subscale of the Cancer Screening Perception Scale

    Time frame: 1 month post-education

  5. Perceived Barriers Subscale of the Cancer Screening Perception Scale

    Time frame: 1 month post-education

  6. Cues to Action Subscale of the Cancer Screening Perception Scale

    Time frame: 1 month post-education

Secondary outcomes

  1. Cancer Screening Participation Rate

    Time frame: 1 month post-education

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Nurbanu Odacı

CONTACT

[email protected]

+90 4448548

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Lokman Hekim University

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Health Belief Model-Based Intervention on Women's Perceptions and Attitudes Toward Cancer Screening: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
May 13, 2026
Registry last updated
May 13, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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