Health EducationNCT07017387
Impact of Education Methods on HPV Knowledge and Screening Behavior
A study testing Motivational interviewing based health education and Health education in people with Health Education and Motivational Interviewing, run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gulhane Tip Fakultesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of two different health education methods (one based on motivational interviewing) on women's HPV knowledge, cervical cancer health beliefs, and screening behaviors in women aged 30-65. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 30 to 65 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Health Education, Motivational Interviewing
- What is being tested?
- Motivational interviewing based health education and Health education
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 90 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 9 May 2025to 20 Sep 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 30 to 65 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Being between 30 and 65 years of age
- Being literate
- Agreeing to participate in the study
- Being female
- Being married
- Having no history of cervical cancer in first-degree relatives (mother/sister)
- Not having undergone cervical cancer screening in the last five years
- Not having been diagnosed with cancer
Who cannot join
- Being pregnant or in the postpartum period
- Having been diagnosed with any type of cancer
- Having a hearing or speech impairment, or a mental disorder
- Using medication due to psychotic treatments
- Having undergone a hysterectomy
- Having had cervical cancer screening within the last five years
- Having received all three doses of the HPV vaccine
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Two Different Health Education Methods on Women's HPV Knowledge, Cervical Cancer Health Belief and Screening Programme.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of two different health education methods (one based on motivational interviewing) on women's HPV knowledge, cervical cancer health beliefs, and screening behaviors in women aged 30-65. A total of 90 healthy women who are registered at the Incirli Family Health Center in Ankara, meet the inclusion criteria, and volunteer to participate will be randomly assigned to three groups (30 participants per group).
The control group will receive standard healthcare services. The first intervention group will receive three sessions of motivational interviewing-based health education on cervical cancer prevention through home visits, along with an informational brochure. The second intervention group will receive health education and a brochure, followed by a reminder session via phone. At the end of the study, participants in the control group will be offered the intervention of their choice.
Read the detailed description
This study aims to evaluate the effect of two different health education methods-one based on motivational interviewing-on HPV knowledge, cervical cancer health beliefs, and screening behavior in women aged 30-65. A total of 90 healthy women, registered at the Incirli Family Health Center in Ankara, who meet the inclusion criteria and provide informed consent, will be randomly assigned into three groups of 30 participants each.
The control group will receive standard healthcare services. The first intervention group will receive three face-to-face educational sessions based on motivational interviewing principles on HPV and cervical cancer prevention through home visits, along with an informational brochure. These sessions will occur during Weeks 1, 2, and 3. A final follow-up session to administer FORM II will be held in Week 8.
The second intervention group will receive a single face-to-face educational session on HPV and cervical cancer prevention (Week 1), receive a brochure, and two follow-up reminder sessions via telephone in Weeks 2 and 3. FORM II will be administered in Week 8.
After the study period, participants in the control group will be offered the opportunity to choose and receive one of the two intervention methods. All participants will complete the HPV Knowledge Scale, the Cervical Cancer and Pap Smear Test Health Belief Model Scale, and a VAS for self-assessment.
- Conditions
- Health Education, Motivational Interviewing
- Being tested
- Motivational interviewing based health education, Health education
- Keywords
- cervical cancer, motivational interviewing, health education, HPV
- Medical subject headings
- Health Education, Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Motivational interviewing based health educationBehavioural
Participants will receive three sessions of face-to-face health education using motivational interviewing techniques through home visits, along with an informational brochure.
Health educationBehavioural
Participants will receive one face-to-face health education session and a brochure, followed by two reminder sessions via phone.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Arm 2: Health Education | Experimental | Participants will receive a face-to-face health education session and a brochure via a home visit, followed by two follow-up sessions by phone. Receives: Behavioral: Health education |
| Arm 3: Control Group | No intervention | Participants will receive standard healthcare services. At the end of the study, they will be offered the intervention of their choice. |
| Arm 1: Motivational Interviewing-Based Health Education | Experimental | Participants will receive three sessions of face-to-face health education using motivational interviewing techniques through home visits, along with an informational brochure. Receives: Behavioral: Motivational interviewing based health education |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in screening behavior
Binary outcome (Yes/No) capturing whether the participant underwent screening during the follow-up period. If Yes, the result is recorded; if No, the reason for non-participation is documented.
Measured: 8 weeks after intervention
Secondary outcomes (4)
Change in HPV Knowledge Score Measured by the 33-item HPV Knowledge Scale
Description: The 33-item HPV Knowledge Scale (Demir \& Özdemir, 2019) assesses knowledge of HPV infection, screening, and vaccination. Each item is answered Yes/No/Don't know and scored 1 (for correct) or 0 (for incorrect/unknown). Total scores range 0-33; higher scores indicate greater knowledge.
Measured: 8 weeks after intervention
Change in Health Belief About Cervical Cancer and Pap Smear as Measured by the Cervical Cancer and Pap Smear Health Belief Model Scale (35 items)
The 35-item scale (Güvenç et al., 2011) has five subscales: Benefits \& Motivation (8 items), Barriers (14), Perceived Severity (7), Perceived Susceptibility (3), Health Motivation (3). Responses use a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly disagree to 5 = Strongly agree). Subscale scores are summed; higher scores reflect stronger beliefs, except Barriers, where higher scores indicate more perceived barriers.
Measured: 8 weeks after intervention
Change in Self-Rated Knowledge About Cervical Cancer and Screening Assessed by a 0-10 Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Description: Participants rate their knowledge on a 10-cm VAS anchored at 0 ("No knowledge") and 10 ("Completely knowledgeable").
Measured: 8 weeks after intervention
Satisfaction
Satisfaction with standard care, health education, or MI-based health education assessed by VAS at 8 weeks
Measured: 8 weeks after intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Jun 2025
- Study start9 May 2025
- Primary completion11 Jun 2025
- Study completion20 Sep 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Health EducationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
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More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Screening
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 90 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gulhane Tip Fakultesi
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Serpil Özdemir, Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07017387
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2025-23
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 25 May 2025
- Last updated
- 19 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Two Different Health Education Methods on Women's HPV Knowledge, Cervical Cancer Health Belief and Screening Programme.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07017387
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2025-23
- Conditions
- Health Education, Motivational Interviewing
- Keywords
- cervical cancer, motivational interviewing, health education, HPV
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 90 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gulhane Tip FakultesiUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 9 May 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 11 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Sep 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 12 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of two different health education methods (one based on motivational interviewing) on women's HPV knowledge, cervical cancer health beliefs, and screening behaviors in women aged 30-65. A total of 90 healthy women who are registered at the Incirli Family Health Center in Ankara, meet the inclusion criteria, and volunteer to participate will be randomly assigned to three groups (30 participants per group).
The control group will receive standard healthcare services. The first intervention group will receive three sessions of motivational interviewing-based health education on cervical cancer prevention through home visits, along with an informational brochure. The second intervention group will receive health education and a brochure, followed by a reminder session via phone. At the end of the study, participants in the control group will be offered the intervention of their choice.
Detailed description
This study aims to evaluate the effect of two different health education methods-one based on motivational interviewing-on HPV knowledge, cervical cancer health beliefs, and screening behavior in women aged 30-65. A total of 90 healthy women, registered at the Incirli Family Health Center in Ankara, who meet the inclusion criteria and provide informed consent, will be randomly assigned into three groups of 30 participants each.
The control group will receive standard healthcare services. The first intervention group will receive three face-to-face educational sessions based on motivational interviewing principles on HPV and cervical cancer prevention through home visits, along with an informational brochure. These sessions will occur during Weeks 1, 2, and 3. A final follow-up session to administer FORM II will be held in Week 8.
The second intervention group will receive a single face-to-face educational session on HPV and cervical cancer prevention (Week 1), receive a brochure, and two follow-up reminder sessions via telephone in Weeks 2 and 3. FORM II will be administered in Week 8.
After the study period, participants in the control group will be offered the opportunity to choose and receive one of the two intervention methods. All participants will complete the HPV Knowledge Scale, the Cervical Cancer and Pap Smear Test Health Belief Model Scale, and a VAS for self-assessment.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Screening
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Arm 2: Health Education | Experimental | Behavioral: Health educationParticipants will receive a face-to-face health education session and a brochure via a home visit, followed by two follow-up sessions by phone. |
| Arm 3: Control Group | No intervention | –Participants will receive standard healthcare services. At the end of the study, they will be offered the intervention of their choice. |
| Arm 1: Motivational Interviewing-Based Health Education | Experimental | Behavioral: Motivational interviewing based health educationParticipants will receive three sessions of face-to-face health education using motivational interviewing techniques through home visits, along with an informational brochure. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 30 to 65 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Being between 30 and 65 years of age
- Being literate
- Agreeing to participate in the study
- Being female
- Being married
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Being pregnant or in the postpartum period
- Having been diagnosed with any type of cancer
- Having a hearing or speech impairment, or a mental disorder
- Using medication due to psychotic treatments
- Having undergone a hysterectomy
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Motivational interviewing based health educationParticipants will receive three sessions of face-to-face health education using motivational interviewing techniques through home visits, along with an informational brochure. | Behavioural | Arm 1: Motivational Interviewing-Based Health Education |
| Health educationParticipants will receive one face-to-face health education session and a brochure, followed by two reminder sessions via phone. | Behavioural | Arm 2: Health Education |
Primary outcome
Change in screening behavior
Time frame: 8 weeks after intervention
Binary outcome (Yes/No) capturing whether the participant underwent screening during the follow-up period. If Yes, the result is recorded; if No, the reason for non-participation is documented.
4 secondary outcomes
Change in HPV Knowledge Score Measured by the 33-item HPV Knowledge Scale
Time frame: 8 weeks after intervention
Change in Health Belief About Cervical Cancer and Pap Smear as Measured by the Cervical Cancer and Pap Smear Health Belief Model Scale (35 items)
Time frame: 8 weeks after intervention
Change in Self-Rated Knowledge About Cervical Cancer and Screening Assessed by a 0-10 Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Time frame: 8 weeks after intervention
Satisfaction
Time frame: 8 weeks after intervention
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 May 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Motivational interviewing based health education and Health education in people with Health Education and Motivational Interviewing, run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gulhane Tip Fakultesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in screening behavior (time frame: 8 weeks after intervention). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 May 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 3 Nov 2026.