What is the Optimal Training Model for Cervical Awareness?

Izmir City Hospital

Status: Completed

Conditions: HPV Infection; Cervical Dysplasia; Cervical Cancer

Treatments: Behavioral: Education Intervention

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06562595

ISH

Details and patient eligibility

About

Cervical cancer represents the fourth most prevalent malignant disease and the fourth leading cause of mortality among women on a global scale. Despite screening and preventive vaccination efforts, cervical cancer remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries.

Full description

A number of studies have been conducted with the aim of raising awareness about HPV and cervical cancer. However, there is currently no evidence-based consensus on the most effective method of education. The objective of this study is to identify the optimal training method by conducting a randomised controlled trial among healthcare professionals. The training methods under consideration are as follows: 1) Video-based training, 2) Classical lecture training, 3) Brochure, 4) Audio recording (Radio broadcast).

Prior to the commencement of the designated training methods, participants will be required to complete a web-based pre-test. Subsequent to this, the system will automatically assign each participant to a training intervention. Upon completion of the training programme, participants will be required to undertake a second test, the results of which will inform the selection of the most effective training method.

This study will be conducted separately in several distinct healthcare professional groups. Each randomized controlled trial will include 400 participants.

Planned groups include:

Public health nurses

Medical doctors

Medical interns

Midwives

The objective is to identify the most effective educational intervention for improving awareness of HPV and cervical cancer prevention within each group.

Enrollment: 400 patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Being over 18 and under 40

• Female doctors, female nurses and female health technicians
• Working in our hospital
• Having sufficient mental capacity
• Not having a visual or auditory disability
• Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

• Under 18 and over 40
• Not being a healthcare worker
• Not having enough mental capacity
• Having a visual or auditory disability
• Patients who did not volunteer to participate in the study

Trial design

Primary purpose: Health Services Research

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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400 participants in 4 patient groups

Video Assisted

Experimental group

Description:

Those participants who are automatically assigned to the video training arm will be required to complete a 25-point initial assessment, after which they will be presented with a video. Subsequently, the same test will be administered once more, and the initial and subsequent scores of the participant will be recorded in the case report form.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Education Intervention

Classical Lectures

Experimental group

Description:

The initial assessment, comprising 25 items, will be administered to participants who have been randomly assigned to the control group. This group will be invited to attend a seminar at our clinic, during which a PowerPoint presentation will be delivered. Following the conclusion of the presentation, the same assessment will be repeated, and the participant's initial and second scores will be recorded in the case report form.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Education Intervention

Brochure

Experimental group

Description:

Those participants who are automatically assigned to the brochure arm will be required to complete a 25-point initial test. Participants assigned to this arm will receive a web-based brochure on HPV and smear information (via free messaging services). At the conclusion of the brochure review, the same test will be administered again, and the participant's initial and second scores will be recorded in the case report form.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Education Intervention

Sound Recording (Radio Broadcast)

Experimental group

Description:

Participants who have been automatically assigned to the Sound Recording (Radio Broadcast) arm will be required to complete a 25-point initial assessment. This assessment will be administered via a web-based platform, accessible through free messaging services. Following the completion of the Sound Recording (Radio Broadcast), the same assessment will be repeated. The initial and second scores will then be recorded in the case report form.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Education Intervention