Effects of Health Education on Knowledge, Attitude and Screening for Cervical Cancer in Women

Women's knowledge, attitudes and behaviors about cancer are very important in the prevention of cervical cancer. In addition to medical interventions, psychosocial support and education programs are of great importance in the fight against cancer. Peer support helps individuals going through the same disease process to exchange information and emotional support by sharing their experiences with each other. In addition, the information obtained through peer support provides more permanent learning in individuals due to the transfer of information based on similar experiences and the creation of more trust and empathy compared to traditional education methods. Peer-supported education programs for women diagnosed with cervical cancer not only provide theoretical knowledge but also support the applicability of this knowledge in daily life. The trainings address topics such as risk factors of cervical cancer, the importance of HPV vaccination, the necessity of regular screening tests and healthy lifestyle behaviors, including attitudes towards cervical cancer prevention and cancer-related information. It is very important that this information is not limited to individual learning and that it is discussed within the group and supported by experiences through peer support, in order to increase the level of knowledge.

Sex

Female

Minimum age

30 Years

Maximum age

65 Years

Inclusion Criteria:

* Women enrolled at the Training Center,
* Women between the ages of 30 and 65,
* Women who are married,
* Women who have not been screened for cervical cancer in accordance with the year interval,
* Women who are open to communication and collaboration,
* Women who volunteer to participate in the study will be included in the research.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Women who have had a total hysterectomy,
* Pregnant women,
* Women diagnosed with cervical cancer,
* Women who are screened on time will be excluded from the research.