Effect of Program Based on Health Belief Model on Women's Knowledge and Beliefs regarding Cervical Cancer Prevention

Abstract

Background: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women and the primary cause of mortality from cancer in developing countries. Aim: To investigate the effect of program based on Health Belief Model (HBM) on women's knowledge and beliefs regarding cervical cancer prevention. Study Design: A quasi-experimental design was utilized. Sampling: A convenient sample of 200 working women from Mansoura University's various faculties, 80 from theoretical faculties, 53 from practical faculties and 67 from medical faculties. Tools: For data collection, two tools were used. Tool one was a structured self-administered questionnaire that assessed socio-demographic variables and cervical cancer knowledge. The Champion Health Beliefs Model scale for cervical cancer was the second tool. Results: The results showed significant improvement post intervention for all items of the HBM scale for cervical cancer. Conclusion: Women who participated in the program based on a HBM exhibited greater knowledge and higher positive belief scores regarding cervical cancer prevention after the program compared to before. Recommendation: Raise women's awareness of cervical cancer prevention based on HBM.