HBM-Based Intervention on Cancer Screening

May 6, 2026 updated by: Nurbanu Odacı, Lokman Hekim University

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

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.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

50

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
No Intervention: Control Group
Experimental: HBM-Based İntervention on Cancer Screening
Behavioral: HBM-Based İntervention on Cancer Screening
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.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Attitudes Toward Cancer Screening as measured by the Attitudes Toward Cancer Screening Scale
Time Frame: 1 month post-education
1 month post-education
Perceived Severity of Cancer Subscale of the Cancer Screening Perception Scale
Time Frame: 1 month post-education
1 month post-education
Perceived Susceptibility Subscale of the Cancer Screening Perception Scale
Time Frame: 1 month post-education
1 month post-education
Perceived Benefits Subscale of the Cancer Screening Perception Scale
Time Frame: 1 month post-education
1 month post-education
Perceived Barriers Subscale of the Cancer Screening Perception Scale
Time Frame: 1 month post-education
1 month post-education
Cues to Action Subscale of the Cancer Screening Perception Scale
Time Frame: 1 month post-education
1 month post-education

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Cancer Screening Participation Rate
Time Frame: 1 month post-education
1 month post-education

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Lokman Hekim University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

May 6, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

June 6, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

June 6, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 1, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 6, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

May 13, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 13, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 6, 2026

Last Verified

May 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • LokmanHekimU-Hem-NO-04

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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