What is the Optimal Training Model for Cervical Awareness?

NCT ID: NCT06562595

Last Updated: 2025-05-20

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 400 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2024-08-15
• Study Completion Date: 2024-09-30

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed 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.

Conditions

HPV Infection; Cervical Cancer; Cervical Dysplasia

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
• Blinding Strategy: SINGLE

Study Groups

Video Assisted

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.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Education Intervention

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Training will be provided to the participants, with the objective of determining the most accurate training method on HPV and cervical awareness.

Classical Lectures

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.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Education Intervention

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Training will be provided to the participants, with the objective of determining the most accurate training method on HPV and cervical awareness.

Brochure

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.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Education Intervention

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Training will be provided to the participants, with the objective of determining the most accurate training method on HPV and cervical awareness.

Sound Recording (Radio Broadcast)

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.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Education Intervention

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Training will be provided to the participants, with the objective of determining the most accurate training method on HPV and cervical awareness.

Interventions

Education Intervention

Training will be provided to the participants, with the objective of determining the most accurate training method on HPV and cervical awareness.

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Eligible Sex: FEMALE
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

Izmir City Hospital

OTHER_GOV

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Celal Akdemir

Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Izmir City Hospital

Izmir, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

ISH

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id