The Effect of an Educational Program Based on Protection Motivation Theory on Pap Smear Screening Behavior among Women Referring to Health Centers in Fasa

Khiyali, Zahra; Ghahremani, Leila; Kaveh, Mohammad Hossein; Keshavarzi, Sareh

doi:10.21859/jech.3.4.31

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“…The results also showed that the mean score of the response costs variable considerably decreased in the intervention group compared with the control group after the intervention. This finding is consistent with those of some similar studies [ 1 , 25 , 26 , 28 ]. Response costs in PMT act as barriers in adopting the recommended behavior [ 1 ].…”

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confidence: 94%

“…In the present study, following the intervention, the mean scores of the perceived self-efficacy, fear, and protection motivation (or behavioral intention) variables significantly increased in the intervention group compared to the control group. The findings are also consistent with, some previous studies [ 1 , 28 , 29 ]. For example, Anderson et al found that implementing computer-based interventions can improve the perceived self-efficacy of food suppliers for consumption of fat, fiber, fruits, and vegetables [ 29 ].…”

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Can adopting skin cancer preventive behaviors among seafarers be increased via a theory-based mobile phone-based text message intervention? A randomized clinical trial

2021

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Background One of the main occupational hazards for seafarers is the long exposure to sunlight. This study aimed to determine the efficacy of a mobile phone-based text message intervention in adopting skin cancer preventive behaviors among a sample of seafarers in Genaveh port located in Bushehr province, Iran. Methods In this randomized controlled trial, 136 seafarers were randomly selected and assigned to the intervention (n = 68) or a control groups (n = 68). As a theoretical basis, we followed the Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) variables to develop the text messages. The data related to PMT variables and skin cancer preventive behaviors were collected through a questionnaire. Forty-five text messages were designed, pre-tested and sent to the seafarers’ phones in the intervention group in 45 days. Both groups were followed up 1 month after the intervention. Data collected in the two stages were analyzed using paired-samples t-test, ANCOVA, and Chi-square tests. Results Following the intervention, the mean scores of adopting skin cancer preventive behaviors (p = 0.001), perceived self-efficacy (p = 0.01), protection motivation (p = 0.02), and fear (p = 0.001) were significantly higher in the intervention group than the control group. There was significant reduction in the response costs (p = 0.05) and perceived rewards (p = 0.01) scores in the intervention group compared with the control group after the intervention. However, there were no significant differences in the perceived vulnerability (p = 0.14), perceived severity (p = 0.09), and response efficacy (p = 0.64) between the two groups after the intervention. Conclusions The results of the study indicated the effectiveness of mobile phone-based text message intervention for increasing skin cancer preventive behaviors in Iranian seafarers. Trial registration Iranian Registry for Clinical Trial (the link to trial: https://www.irct.ir/trial/7572). Registered 16 July, 2016. Prospectively registered.

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confidence: 93%

Can adopting skin cancer preventive behaviors among seafarers be increased via a theory-based mobile phone-based text message intervention? A randomized clinical trial

2021

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“…It further indicated that educational intervention was effective in increasing the individual's intention for protection motivation. The idea is supported by other researchers such as Babazadeh et al [56] Khiyali et al [65], and Dehdari et al [66]. The observations of the study further indicated that individuals were more motivated to control harmful behaviors.…”

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confidence: 79%

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Cent Asian J Med Sci

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Objectives: People regularly face safety threats that are often ignored in day to day life. The knowledge and understanding of the risks posed through unhealthy activities are essential. This realization can change behavior in ways that are effective in mitigating risk. The study aimed to determine the importance of protection motivation theory in studies conducted in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman evaluating the safety and health concerns of people living in the region. Methods: This study reviews previous studies that analyzed social protection motivation theory constructs to analyze and improve the health and safety in these countries. Results: Several studies were identi ed, indicating that the protection motivation theory is important in motivating individuals to change behavior. Conclusion: Protection motivation theory is a useful construct to understand and mitigate risk. It can aid in developing preventive measures to enhance individual safety.

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“…Thus, implementing programs to improve health-related behaviors, beliefs, and awareness regarding the Pap smear test is essential [ 8 ]. These programs can reduce the incidence of cervical cancer and its mortality up to 79% and 70%, respectively [ 9 ]. According to previous studies, early diagnosis and treatment in the pre-cancerous phase can prevent cervical cancer [ 10 ].…”

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“…After three normal and reliable samples of Pap smear and lack of any risks, the Pap smear test is repeated every 3 years [ 13 ]. According to some studies, the lack of knowledge and awareness regarding cervical cancer and the related behaviors to prevent it are the main reasons for non-compliance with the Pap smear test [ 9 ].…”

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Determinants factors to Pap smear screening among married women in a city of South Iran: applying the BASNEF model

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Background Cervical cancer is known to be preventable because of the long pre-invasion period and the availability of appropriate screening methods. Pap smear is a selective screening approach, which is not taken seriously enough by many women. Methods This cross-sectional, descriptive, analytical study was performed using electronic health records of 202 women visiting the health centers chosen through the systematic sampling method. The data collection tool contained items on demographic information, awareness regarding cervical cancer, and the beliefs, attitudes, subjective norms, and enabling factors (BASNEF) model constructs. Data were analyzed using the linear regression analysis, logistic regression, and multivariate regression analysis with backward selection in SPSS, version 18. Results Based on the results, more than half of the women had never had a Pap smear test. Of the 202 women, only 14.8% had repeated the Pap smear test at the standard interval. Attitudes and subjective norms predicted the intention to have a Pap smear test among the eligible women. Overall, 10% of the changes in behavioral intention were explained by attitudes and subjective norms. In the BASNEF model, the behavioral intention was one of the most important factors that affected compliance with the Pap smear test among the eligible women. Conclusion Based on the results of this study, it is possible to improve screening behaviors among women through proper planning to increase awareness and improve attitudes, subjective norms, enabling factors, and behavioral intention. Pap smear plays an important role in controlling cervical cancer.

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The Effect of an Educational Program Based on Protection Motivation Theory on Pap Smear Screening Behavior among Women Referring to Health Centers in Fasa

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Can adopting skin cancer preventive behaviors among seafarers be increased via a theory-based mobile phone-based text message intervention? A randomized clinical trial

Can adopting skin cancer preventive behaviors among seafarers be increased via a theory-based mobile phone-based text message intervention? A randomized clinical trial

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Determinants factors to Pap smear screening among married women in a city of South Iran: applying the BASNEF model

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