The Effect of Health Belief Model-Based Education and Motivational Interviewing on HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) Knowledge and Vaccine Awareness in Women

This randomized controlled trial is designed to assess the impact of education and motivational interviewing grounded in the Health Belief Model (HBM) on women's knowledge regarding HPV and awareness of the HPV vaccine. The study population consists of 18-45-year-old literate women who have not previously received HPV vaccination.

Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive a 3-session structured education program based on HBM constructs (perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, cues to action, and self-efficacy), supported by motivational interviewing techniques. The control group will receive no intervention.

Data collection will include pre- and post-intervention assessments using a validated HPV knowledge scale and vaccine awareness questionnaire. The expected outcome is a statistically significant improvement in knowledge and awareness in the intervention group.

This study aims to contribute to public health efforts in HPV prevention and vaccination promotion by utilizing a behavioral model in community education.

Inclusion criteria

• Women aged between 18-45 years

Voluntary participation and providing informed consent

Not previously vaccinated against HPV

Ability to attend all three educational and motivational interview sessions

Literacy sufficient to complete study questionnaires

Exclusion criteria

• Women under 18 or over 45 years old

Prior HPV vaccination

Cognitive or psychiatric conditions that hinder participation

Currently participating in another HPV-related education or intervention study

Inability to attend all sessions of the intervention program