The Development and Effectiveness of E-health Videos in Improving Mental Help-seeking Intention and Behaviour Among Breast Cancer Patients
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 114
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Mental Help-Seeking Intention
研究概览
简要总结
Study Purpose: The study aims to assess how effective e-health interventions are at improving mental health help-seeking intentions and behaviours among breast cancer patients.
Intervention: E-health interventions will be utilized to encourage patients to seek mental health support. These interventions are designed to be accessible and convenient, offering support and information through digital platforms.
Participants: The study will involve breast cancer patients between the ages of 18 and 65.
Key Objectives:
Primary Goal: To measure any changes in patients' intentions and actions to seek mental health support before and after using e-health interventions.
Secondary Goals: To explore how these interventions impact mental health literacy, reduce self-stigma, and identify barriers and facilitators to seeking help.
Comparison: The study will compare outcomes for patients using e-health tools against those receiving traditional care without digital interventions.
Expected Outcomes: Researchers anticipate that e-health interventions will improve mental health help-seeking behaviours, enhance understanding of mental health issues, and reduce the stigma associated with seeking support.
Significance: This study could demonstrate the potential of digital health tools to support mental well-being among breast cancer patients, providing new ways to access care and overcome traditional barriers to seeking mental health support.
详细描述
Study Objective: The study seeks to explore how digital health interventions can enhance the willingness and actions of breast cancer patients to seek mental health support. With the rise of digital technology, there is a growing interest in how these tools can bridge gaps in healthcare access and provide timely support.
Context and Background: Breast cancer patients often face significant emotional and psychological challenges, which can affect their overall well-being and treatment outcomes. Traditional mental health services may not always be accessible due to physical, geographic, or psychological barriers. E-health interventions present an innovative solution by offering support through digital platforms that patients can access from the comfort of their homes.
Digital Interventions: These tools are designed to provide information, support, and motivation, encouraging patients to engage in mental health services.
Methodology:
Participants: The study will recruit breast cancer patients aged 18 to 65, providing a diverse representation of those affected by the condition.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Non Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Prevention
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 65 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- Female
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Breast cancer patients from all stages of the disease who are currently undergoing treatment at Institut Kanser Negara (IKN)
- •Age 18 years and above
- •Patients willing to participate
- •Patients understand either Malay or English language
排除标准
- •Patients with breast cancer and metastasis to the brain
- •Patients who are diagnosed with mental illness
- •Patients with performance status 3 and above (based on The Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Scale of Performance Status)
结局指标
主要结局
Mental Help-Seeking Intention
时间窗: baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks post intervention
Help-Seeking Intention: The likelihood or willingness of breast cancer patients to seek professional mental health services. The mental help-seeking intention will be assessed using the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) questionnaires. The help-seeking intention will be measured on a 3-item scale. Responses will be rated on a 6-point Likert scale, with higher scores indicating higher levels of help-seeking intention.
Mental Help-Seeking Behaviour
时间窗: baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks post intervention
The actual actions participants took to seek mental health services, such as contacting a mental health professional or accessing online resources. Mental help-seeking behaviour will be assessed by their behaviour of seeking or not seeking help, the answer will be yes or no
次要结局
- Mental Health Literacy(baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks post intervention)
- Attitude of Seeking Help, Subjective Norms, Perceived Behavioural Control (PBC)(baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks post intervention)
- Self-stigma of seeking help(baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks post intervention)
- Anxiety and Depression(baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks post intervention)