Zeliha Koç1, Emel Kurtoğlu Özdeş, Serap Topatan, Tuğba Çinarli, Asuman Şener, Esra Danaci, Cansu Atmaca Palazoğlu. 1. Author Affiliations: Health Science Faculty, Department of Nursing (Dr Koç); Medicine Faculty, Department of Obstetric Gynecology (Mrs Özdeş); Health Science Faculty, Department of Midwifery (Dr Topatan); and Health Services Vocational School (Mrs Çinarli and Dr Şener), Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun; Ahmet Erdoğan Health Services Vocational School, Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak (Mrs Danaci); and Health Services Vocational School, Gümüşhane University (Mrs Palazoğlu), Turkey.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Early detection of cervical cancer improves the chances of successful treatment. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of education about cervical cancer and human papillomavirus on the healthy lifestyle, behavior, and beliefs of Turkish women who were without cancer, using the PRECEDE education model. METHODS: This qualitative and quantitative study was conducted as a prospective, randomized, 2-group (intervention and control) trial at a community training center in north Turkey. A total of 156 Turkish women who were without cancer participated in this study. The semistructured interview form, the SF-36 Health Status Questionnaire, the Health Belief Model Scale for Cervical Cancer and Pap Smear Test, and the Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Scale II were used. RESULTS: The subdimension scores of the Health Belief Model Scale for Cervical Cancer and Pap Smear Test were found to be higher among women in the study group (cervical cancer seriousness, P = .001; health motivation, P = .001) as compared with the control group after the education program. The SF-36 Health Status Questionnaire domain scores for physical role limitations, mental role limitations, and general health perceptions increased in the study group after the intervention. CONCLUSION: The posteducation health motivation of women in the study group was improved, the women's perceptions of obstacles to Papanicolaou testing decreased, and through increased knowledge and awareness, the rate of Papanicolaou testing increased. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Educational programs aimed at motivating women to increase their awareness of cervical cancer, preventing cervical cancer, and having Papanicolaou testing are necessary and beneficial in this sample.
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BACKGROUND: Early detection of cervical cancer improves the chances of successful treatment. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of education about cervical cancer and human papillomavirus on the healthy lifestyle, behavior, and beliefs of Turkish women who were without cancer, using the PRECEDE education model. METHODS: This qualitative and quantitative study was conducted as a prospective, randomized, 2-group (intervention and control) trial at a community training center in north Turkey. A total of 156 Turkish women who were without cancer participated in this study. The semistructured interview form, the SF-36 Health Status Questionnaire, the Health Belief Model Scale for Cervical Cancer and Pap Smear Test, and the Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Scale II were used. RESULTS: The subdimension scores of the Health Belief Model Scale for Cervical Cancer and Pap Smear Test were found to be higher among women in the study group (cervical cancer seriousness, P = .001; health motivation, P = .001) as compared with the control group after the education program. The SF-36 Health Status Questionnaire domain scores for physical role limitations, mental role limitations, and general health perceptions increased in the study group after the intervention. CONCLUSION: The posteducation health motivation of women in the study group was improved, the women's perceptions of obstacles to Papanicolaou testing decreased, and through increased knowledge and awareness, the rate of Papanicolaou testing increased. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Educational programs aimed at motivating women to increase their awareness of cervical cancer, preventing cervical cancer, and having Papanicolaou testing are necessary and beneficial in this sample.
Authors: Benjamin W Barrett; Valerie A Paz-Soldan; Diana Mendoza-Cervantes; Graciela Meza Sánchez; Jhonny J Córdova López; Patti E Gravitt; Anne F Rositch Journal: JCO Glob Oncol Date: 2020-08