Development of Community-Based Multimodal Strategies in the prevention of cervical cancer and to re-enforce the acceptance of various screening tests for cervical cancer among women through an interventional approach.
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Puspanjali Mohapatro
- Enrollment
- 180
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- The primary outcome could be measured by the percentage increase in women undergoing cervical cancer screening tests (e.g., Pap smear, HPV testing, VIA) before and after the intervention.
Overview
Brief Summary
This study aims to develop and implement community-based multimodal strategies to prevent cervical cancer and enhance the acceptance of various screening tests among women aged 25-65 in Khordha District. The research approach is divided into two phases: Phase- I employ a mixed-method approach, while Phase- II uses a quantitative research approach. The research design is a Randomized control trial (community trial) conducted in the rural community under Angarpada panchayat, Jatani Block of Khordha District, Odisha, India. The population includes all women aged 25-65 in the district, with the sample drawn from 5 villages using simple random sampling. The goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention in increasing screening rates and awareness.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 25.00 Year(s) to 65.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- Female
Inclusion Criteria
- •â€¢ Those women who will be willing to give consent will be recruited to participate in the study.
- •â€¢ Those will be able to read and understand the Odia language.
Exclusion Criteria
- •â€¢ Those will not be available during data collection.
- •â€¢ Those having a past history of cervical cancer.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
The primary outcome could be measured by the percentage increase in women undergoing cervical cancer screening tests (e.g., Pap smear, HPV testing, VIA) before and after the intervention.
Time Frame: At 2month,4month,6month,12 month
Secondary Outcomes
- 1. Measure the increase in knowledge and awareness about cervical cancer and its prevention among the target population through pre- and post-intervention surveys.(2. Evaluate the acceptance and satisfaction levels of the different screening methods among women using questionnaires and feedback forms.)
Investigators
Puspanjali Mohapatro
SUM NURSING COLLEGE, SOA, DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY