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  • Protocol summary

    One-fifth of the health centers in the city of Tabriz with various socioeconomic levels will be selected. The list of eligible women will be extracted and they will be invited them by phone to visit the relevant center on a specified day if they are willing. After complete assessment of the inclusion criteria and obtaining written informed consent, the relevant questionnaires will be completed through interview. Then, the participant will be randomly allocated to one of the intervention or control groups using the random block method. In this study, the outcome assessor and data analyst will be blinded to the allocation of participants to groups.
    One-fifth of the health centers in Tabriz with various socioeconomic levels will be selected. Lists of eligible women will be extracted and the women will be invited by phone to visit the relevant center on a specified day if willing. After a complete assessment of inclusion criteria and obtaining written informed consent, relevant questionnaires will be completed through interviews. Participants will then be randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group using block randomization. In this study, the outcome assessor and data analyst will be blinded to group allocation.
    یک پنجم از مراکز سلامت شهر تبریز با سطوح مختلف اجتماعی اقتصادی انتخاب خواهند شد. لیست زنان واجد شرایط استخراج شده و با تماس تلفنی از آنها خواسته خواهد شد تا در صورت تمایل در روز مشخصی به مرکز مربوطه مراجعه نمایند. پس از بررسی کامل معیارهای ورود و اخذ رضایت نامه آگاهانه کتبی، پرسشنامه های مربوطه با مصاحبه تکمیل خواهد شد. شرکت کنندگان به صورت تصادفی به روش بلوکهای تصادفی به یکی از گروه های مداخله یا کنترل تخصیص داده خواهد شد. در این مطالعه ارزیابی کننده پیامدها و آنالیزکننده داده ها نسبت به تخصیص شرکت کنندگان در گروه ها کور خواهند بود.
    یک‌پنجم از مراکز بهداشتی در تبریز با سطوح مختلف اقتصادی-اجتماعی انتخاب خواهد شد. لیست‌های زنان واجد شرایط استخراج خواهد شد و زنان از طریق تلفن به حضور در مرکز مربوطه در یک روز مشخص دعوت خواهند شد، اگر تمایل داشته باشند. پس از ارزیابی کامل معیارهای ورود و اخذ رضایت‌نامه آگاهانه کتبی، پرسشنامه‌های مربوطه از طریق مصاحبه‌ها تکمیل خواهد شد. سپس، شرکت‌کنندگان به طور تصادفی به گروه مداخله یا گروه کنترل با استفاده از روش تصادفی‌سازی بلوکی تخصیص داده خواهند شد. در این مطالعه، ارزیابی کننده پیامد و تحلیل‌گر داده ها نسبت به تخصیص گروه‌ها کور خواهند بود.
    Inclusion criteria: Married women aged 21 to 65 years; no history of Pap smear in the past three years; no history of cervical cancer; score less than 99 on the cervical cancer health literacy questionnaire. Exclusion criteria: pregnancy, history of postcoital spotting or irregular uterine bleeding, genital warts, current participation in relevant educational programs, History of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance, low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion, or high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion, history of hysterectomy.
    Inclusion criteria: married women aged 21 to 65 years; no history of Pap smear in the past three years; no history of cervical cancer; scoring less than 99 on the Cervical Cancer Health Literacy Questionnaire. Exclusion criteria: pregnancy, history of irregular uterine bleeding, genital warts, history of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance, low-grade or high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion, history of hysterectomy.
    شرایط ورود: زنان متاهل سنین 21 تا 65 سال؛ نداشتن سابقه انجام پاپ اسمیر طی سه سال گذشته؛ عدم سابقه ابتلا به سرطان دهانه رحم؛ کسب نمره کمتر از 99 در پرسشنامه سواد سلامت سرطان دهانه رحم. شرایط عدم ورود:بارداری، سابقه لکه بینی بعد از نزدیکی یا خونریزی نامنظم رحمی، ابتلا به زگیل تناسلی، شرکت در برنامه های آموزشی مرتبط در حال حاضر، سابقه سلول‌های سنگفرشی آتیپیک با اهمیت نامشخص، ضایعه داخل اپیتلیال سنگفرشی درجه پایین، یا ضایعه داخل اپیتلیال سنگفرشی درجه بالا، سابقه هیسترکتومی.
    شرایط ورود: زنان متاهل سنین 21 تا 65 سال؛ نداشتن سابقه انجام پاپ اسمیر طی سه سال گذشته؛ عدم سابقه ابتلا به سرطان دهانه رحم؛ کسب نمره کمتر از 99 در پرسشنامه سواد سلامت سرطان دهانه رحم. شرایط عدم ورود: بارداری، سابقه خونریزی نامنظم رحمی، ابتلا به زگیل تناسلی، سابقه سلول‌های سنگفرشی آتیپیک با اهمیت نامشخص، ضایعه داخل اپیتلیال سنگفرشی درجه پایین یا درجه بالا، سابقه هیسترکتومی.
    The intervention group will receive virtual education based on the Fogg Behavior Model. The educational content will be uploaded twice a week for 4 weeks in the Eitaa messenger channel. In each upload, various multimedia formats (videos and recorded audios maximum 2 minutes, quizzes, infographics, and text messages) will be used. The control group will receive no intervention.
    The intervention group will receive virtual education based on the Fogg Behavior Model. The educational content will be uploaded twice a week for four weeks in the Eitaa messenger channel. In each upload, various multimedia formats (videos and recorded audios maximum two minutes, quizzes, infographics, and text messages) will be used. The control group will receive no intervention.
    گروه مداخله آموزش مجازی مبتنی بر مدل آموزش رفتار Fogg را دریافت خواهد کرد. محتوای آموزشی 2 بار در هفته به مدت 4 هفته در کانال پیام رسان ایتا بارگذاری خواهد شد. در هر بار بارگذاری از فرمتهای مختلف چندرسانه ای (ویدیوها و صداهای ضبط شده حداکثر 2 دقیقه ای، آزمونکها، اینفوگرافیکها و پیام های متنی) استفاده خواهد شد. گروه کنترل هیچ مداخله ای دریافت نخواهد کرد.
    گروه مداخله آموزش مجازی مبتنی بر مدل آموزش رفتار Fogg را دریافت خواهد کرد. محتوای آموزشی دو بار در هفته به مدت چهار هفته در کانال پیام رسان ایتا بارگذاری خواهد شد. در هر بار بارگذاری از فرمتهای مختلف چندرسانه ای (ویدیوها و صداهای ضبط شده حداکثر دو دقیقه ای، آزمونکها، اینفوگرافیکها و پیام های متنی) استفاده خواهد شد. گروه کنترل هیچ مداخله ای دریافت نخواهد کرد.
    Cervical cancer health literacy; stages of behavioral change for cervical cancer screening
    cervical cancer health literacy; stages of behavioral change for cervical cancer screening
  • General information

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  • Intervention groups

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    Intervention Group: The intervention group will receive virtual education regarding cervical cancer and its screening. The content of the virtual intervention will be based on scientific evidence and aligned with the components of the Fogg Behavior Model, which includes videos (each video maximum two minutes), recorded audio (each recorded audio maximum 2 minutes), written messages, quizzes (simple written messages but in the form of questions and answers), and images containing educational messages (infographics). The main content titles are: the prevalence of cervical cancer in Iran and the world, the progression of the disease towards cancer, danger signs, ways to prevent cervical cancer and introduction of Pap smear, HPV test and available vaccines, guidelines of the Iranian Ministry of Health and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists for screening. The content will be uploaded after preparation in the accessible virtual space (dedicated channel in the Eitaa application). The intervention will be provided for 4 weeks; 2 times a week (every week on Mondays and Thursdays at 5 pm) along with reminders 2-3 times a week. In each content upload, a combination of the aforementioned formats will be used. Reminders will be in the form of SMS and phone calls, where in the first instance immediately after uploading the materials, an SMS will be sent to the participants regarding the uploading of the materials and studying them, and participants will be requested to provide feedback to the researcher via a private message with a "like" sign after studying the materials, and if they have any questions about the materials placed in the channel, they will receive the necessary guidance. In case of no feedback from the participant until 24 hours after uploading the materials, a second reminder SMS will be sent. In case of no feedback again until 48 hours, a phone call will be made to the participant.
    Intervention Group: The intervention group will receive virtual education regarding cervical cancer and its screening. The content of the virtual intervention will be based on scientific evidence and aligned with the components of the Fogg Behavior Model, which includes videos (each video maximum two minutes), recorded audio (each recorded audio maximum two minutes), written messages, quizzes (simple written messages but in the form of questions and answers), and images containing educational messages (infographics). The main content titles are: the prevalence of cervical cancer in Iran and the world, the progression of the disease towards cancer, danger signs, ways to prevent cervical cancer and introduction of Pap smear, HPV test and available vaccines, guidelines of the Iranian Ministry of Health and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists for screening. Following preparation, the content will be uploaded to a dedicated channel in the Eitaa messaging application. The intervention will be provided for 4 weeks; 2 times a week (every week on Mondays and Thursdays at 5 pm) along with reminders 2-3 times a week. In each content upload, a combination of the aforementioned formats will be used. Reminders will be delivered via SMS and phone calls. Immediately after uploading the materials, an initial SMS will be sent to participants, informing them of the upload and encouraging them to study the content. Participants will be requested to provide feedback by sending a private message with a 'like' symbol to the researcher once they have reviewed the materials. Additionally, if participants have any questions about the materials posted in the channel, they will receive the necessary guidance. In case of no feedback from the participant until 24 hours after uploading the materials, a second reminder SMS will be sent. In case of no feedback again until 48 hours, a phone call will be made to the participant.
    گروه مداخله: گروه مداخله آموزش مجازی در ارتباط با سرطان دهانه رحم و غربالگری آن را دریافت خواهد کرد. محتوای مداخله مجازی، مبتنی بر شواهد علمی و منطبق بر اجزای مدل آموزش رفتار Fogg توسط تیم تحقیق آماده خواهد شد که شامل ویدئو (هر ویدیو حداکثر دو دقیقه)، صدای ضبط شده (هر صدای ضبط شده حداکثر 2 دقیقه) ، پیام های نوشتاری، آزمونکها و تصاویر حاوی پیام آموزشی (اینفوگرافیک ها) می باشد. عناوین محوریِ محتوا عبارتند از: میزان شیوع سرطان دهانه رحم در ایران و جهان، سیر پیشرفت بیماری به طرف سرطان، علایم خطر، راه های پیشگیری از سرطان دهانه رحم و معرفی پاپ اسمیر، تست اچ پی وی و واکسن های موجود، گایدلاین وزارت بهداشت و کالج متخصصان زنان و زایمان آمریکا برای غربالگری. محتوا پس از آماده سازی در فضای مجازیِ در دسترس (کانال اختصاصی در اپلیکیشن ایتا)، بارگذاری خواهد شد. مداخله به مدت 4 هفته؛ 2 بار در هفته (روزهای دوشنبه و پنج شنبه ساعت 5 عصر) به همراه یادآوری های 3-2 بار در هفته ارائه خواهد شد. در هر بار بارگذاری محتوا از ترکیبی از فرمت های فوق الذکر استفاده خواهد شد. یادآوری ها به صورت پیامک و تماس تلفنی خواهد بود که در بار اول بلافاصله پس از بارگذاری مطالب به شرکت کنندگان در مورد بارگذاری مطالب و مطالعه آن ها، پیامک ارسال خواهد شد و از شرکت کنندگان درخواست خواهد شد که پس از مطالعه مطالب طی یک پیام خصوصی به پژوهشگر با علامت "لایک" بازخورد دهند و در صورت داشتن هر گونه سوال از مطالب قرار داده شده در کانال، راهنمایی های لازم را دریافت نمایند. در صورت عدم بازخورد توسط شرکت کننده تا 24 ساعت پس از بارگذاری مطالب، دومین پیامک یادآوری ارسال خواهد شد. در صورت عدم بازخورد مجدد تا 48 ساعت، با شرکت کننده تماس تلفنی گرفته خواهد شد.
    گروه مداخله: گروه مداخله آموزش مجازی در مورد سرطان دهانه رحم و غربالگری آن دریافت خواهد کرد. محتوای مداخله مجازی بر اساس شواهد علمی و همخوان با اجزای مدل رفتاری Fogg خواهد بود، که شامل ویدیوها (هر ویدیو حداکثر دو دقیقه)، فایل‌های صوتی ضبط‌شده (هر فایل صوتی ضبط‌شده حداکثر دو دقیقه)، پیام‌های نوشتاری، آزمونک ها (پیام‌های نوشتاری ساده اما به صورت سؤال و جواب)، و تصاویر حاوی پیام‌های آموزشی (اینفوگرافیک‌ها) می‌باشد. عناوین اصلی محتوا عبارتند از: شیوع سرطان دهانه رحم در ایران و جهان، پیشرفت بیماری به سمت سرطان، علائم خطر، راه‌های پیشگیری از سرطان دهانه رحم و معرفی پاپ اسمیر، تست HPV و واکسن‌های موجود، راهنماهای وزارت بهداشت ایران و کالج متخصصین زنان و زایمان آمریکا برای غربالگری. پس از آماده‌سازی، محتوا در یک کانال اختصاصی در اپلیکیشن پیام‌رسان ایتا آپلود خواهد شد. مداخله به مدت ۴ هفته ارائه خواهد شد؛ ۲ بار در هفته (هر هفته در روزهای دوشنبه و پنج‌شنبه ساعت ۵ بعدازظهر) همراه با یادآوری‌ها ۲-۳ بار در هفته. در هر آپلود محتوا، ترکیبی از فرمت‌های فوق‌الذکر استفاده خواهد شد. یادآوری‌ها از طریق پیامک و تماس های تلفنی ارسال خواهند شد. بلافاصله پس از آپلود مواد، یک پیامک اولیه به شرکت‌کنندگان ارسال خواهد شد که آن‌ها را از آپلود مطلع کرده و به مطالعه محتوا تشویق می‌کند. از شرکت‌کنندگان درخواست خواهد شد تا پس از بررسی مواد، با ارسال یک پیام خصوصی حاوی نماد «لایک» به پژوهشگر، بازخورد ارائه دهند. علاوه بر این، اگر شرکت‌کنندگان سؤالی در مورد مواد پست‌شده در کانال داشته باشند، راهنمایی لازم را دریافت خواهند کرد. در صورتی که تا ۲۴ ساعت پس از آپلود مواد، بازخوردی از شرکت‌کننده دریافت نشود، یک پیامک یادآوری دوم ارسال خواهد شد. در صورتی که تا ۴۸ ساعت باز هم بازخوردی دریافت نشود، تماس تلفنی با شرکت‌کننده برقرار خواهد شد.
  • Recruitment centers

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    Name of recruitment center - English: Tabriz Health Center
    Name of recruitment center - Persian: مرکز بهداشت شهرستان تبریز
    Full name of responsible person - English: Saba Mousavi-Nejad
    Full name of responsible person - Persian: صبا موسوی نژاد
    Street address - English: Nesfe Rah (Jahad)
    Street address - Persian: نصف راه (جهاد)
    City - English: Tabriz
    City - Persian: تبریز
    Province: East Azarbaijan
    Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    Postal code: 5165990001
    Phone: +98 41 3444 0057
    Fax:
    Email: Tabrizphc@tbzmed.ac.ir
    Web page address:
    Name of recruitment center - English: Tabriz Health Center
    Name of recruitment center - Persian: مرکز بهداشت شهرستان تبریز
    Full name of responsible person - English: Saba Mousavi-Nejad
    Full name of responsible person - Persian: صبا موسوی نژاد
    Street address - English: Nisfeh Rah St., Jihad Square, Tabriz
    Street address - Persian: شهر تبریز، میدان جهاد، خیابان نصف راه
    City - English: Tabriz
    City - Persian: تبریز
    Province: East Azarbaijan
    Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    Postal code: 5165990001
    Phone: +98 41 3444 0057
    Fax:
    Email: Tabrizphc@tbzmed.ac.ir
    Web page address:
  • Sponsors / Funding sources

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    Name of organization / entity - English:
    Name of organization / entity - Persian:
    Full name of responsible person - English: Dr. Parviz Shahabi
    Full name of responsible person - Persian: دکتر پرویز شهابی
    Street address - English: Tabriz University, University Koi, Vice-Chancellor of Technology Research, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
    Street address - Persian: معاونت تحقیقات فناوری دانشگاه علوم پزشکی تبریز، کوی دانشگاه، دانشگاه تبریز
    City - English: Tabriz
    City - Persian: تبریز
    Province: East Azarbaijan
    Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    Postal code: 5138947977
    Phone: +98 41 3335 7310
    Fax: +98 41 3334 4280
    Email: research-vice@tbzmed.ac.ir
    Web page address:

    Name of organization / entity - English:
    Name of organization / entity - Persian:
    Full name of responsible person - English: Dr. Khosro Adibkia
    Full name of responsible person - Persian: دکتر خسرو ادیب کیا
    Street address - English: Central Building, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Golgasht St., Tabriz
    Street address - Persian: دانشگاه علوم پزشکی تبریز، شهر تبریز، خیابان گلگشت، ساختمان مرکزی
    City - English: Tabriz
    City - Persian: تبریز
    Province: East Azarbaijan
    Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    Postal code: 5138947977
    Phone: +98 41 3335 7310
    Fax: +98 41 3334 4280
    Email: research-vice@tbzmed.ac.ir
    Web page address:
  • Sharing plan

    By sending an email to the email address of Dr. Esmat Mehrabie b.mehrabi62@gmail.com
    By sending an email to the email address of Dr. Esmat Mehrabie: b.mehrabi62@gmail.com
    One week after sending the email by the applicant to the email address of Dr. Esmat Mehrabi b.mehrabi62@gmail.com will be answered.
    Emails sent by applicants to Dr. Esmat Mehrabi's email address (b.mehrabi62@gmail.com) will be responded to within one week.
    یک هفته پس از ارسال ایمیل توسط متقاضی به آدرس ایمیل دکتر عصمت مهرابی (b.mehrabi62@gmail.com)، پاسخ داده خواهد شد.
    به ایمیل‌هایی که متقاضیان به آدرس ایمیل دکتر عصمت مهرابی (b.mehrabi62@gmail.com) ارسال می‌کنند، ظرف یک هفته پاسخ داده خواهد شد.

Protocol summary

Study aim
To determine the effect of theory-based virtual education on health literacy and stages of behavioral change for cervical cancer screening
Design
Two arm parallel group randomised trial with blinded outcome assessor and data analyst
Settings and conduct
One-fifth of the health centers in Tabriz with various socioeconomic levels will be selected. Lists of eligible women will be extracted and the women will be invited by phone to visit the relevant center on a specified day if willing. After a complete assessment of inclusion criteria and obtaining written informed consent, relevant questionnaires will be completed through interviews. Participants will then be randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group using block randomization. In this study, the outcome assessor and data analyst will be blinded to group allocation.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: married women aged 21 to 65 years; no history of Pap smear in the past three years; no history of cervical cancer; scoring less than 99 on the Cervical Cancer Health Literacy Questionnaire. Exclusion criteria: pregnancy, history of irregular uterine bleeding, genital warts, history of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance, low-grade or high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion, history of hysterectomy.
Intervention groups
The intervention group will receive virtual education based on the Fogg Behavior Model. The educational content will be uploaded twice a week for four weeks in the Eitaa messenger channel. In each upload, various multimedia formats (videos and recorded audios maximum two minutes, quizzes, infographics, and text messages) will be used. The control group will receive no intervention.
Main outcome variables
cervical cancer health literacy; stages of behavioral change for cervical cancer screening

General information

Reason for update
The expected date for sampling was incorrectly recorded and has been corrected with the new date.
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number: IRCT20171007036615N14
Registration date: 2025-10-21, 1404/07/29
Registration timing: prospective

Last update: 2025-10-23, 1404/08/01
Update count: 1
Registration date
2025-10-21, 1404/07/29
Registrant information
Name
عصمت مهرابی
Name of organization / entity
دانشگاه علوم پزشکی تبریز
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 41 3477 0649
Email address
mehrabie@tbzmed.ac.ir
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Expected recruitment start date
2025-11-06, 1404/08/15
Expected recruitment end date
2026-02-19, 1404/11/30
Actual recruitment start date
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Actual recruitment end date
empty
Trial completion date
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Scientific title
The Effect of Virtual Education Based on the Fogg Model on Health Literacy and Stages of Behavior Change in Cervical Cancer Screening in Women: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Public title
The Effect of Theory-Based Virtual Education on Health Literacy and Cervical Cancer Screening Behavior
Purpose
Screening
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
Married women aged 21 to 65 years No history of Pap smear in the past three years or no intention to undergo it in the next six months No personal history of cervical cancer or history of cervical cancer in first-degree relatives Possession of a smartphone Minimum education level of middle school Verbal and auditory abilities, and the ability to use mobile applications Scoring less than 99 on the Cervical Cancer Health Literacy Questionnaire
Exclusion criteria:
Pregnant women History of post-coital bleeding or irregular uterine bleeding Self-reported history of genital warts Current participation in related educational programs History of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance, low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion, or high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion History of hysterectomy
Age
From 21 years old to 65 years old
Gender
Female
Phase
N/A
Groups that have been masked
  • Outcome assessor
  • Data analyser
Sample size
Target sample size: 80
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
The study will include 80 participants, who will be allocated to either the intervention or control group by a person not involved in sampling, using random block allocation with the Random Allocation Software (RAS), employing blocks of 4 and 6 with a 1:1 ratio. The allocation will be written on paper and placed in sequentially numbered opaque envelopes (Allocation Concealment). The envelopes will be opened in the order of participants' entry into the study.
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Single blinded
Blinding description
The outcome assessor and data analyst in this study will be blinded to the allocation of participants to the groups. The initial outcome assessment before randomization will be conducted by the principal investigator (who administers the intervention). However, the outcome evaluation and data analysis will be performed by other individuals not involved in participant allocation, sampling, or intervention administration.
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Parallel
Other design features

Secondary Ids

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Ethics committees

1

Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Ethics Committee of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Street address
Central Building, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Golgasht St., Tabriz
City
Tabriz
Province
East Azarbaijan
Postal code
5138947-977
Approval date
2025-09-08, 1404/06/17
Ethics committee reference number
IR.TBZMED.REC.1404.427

Health conditions studied

1

Description of health condition studied
Cervical cancer
ICD-10 code
C53
ICD-10 code description
Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri

Primary outcomes

1

Description
Cervical cancer health literacy score
Timepoint
before the intervention and 4 weeks after the completion of the intervention
Method of measurement
Cervical Cancer Health Literacy Questionnaire by Bazaz et al. (2019)

2

Description
Frequency of stages of behavioral change for cervical cancer screening
Timepoint
before the intervention and 8 weeks after the completion of the intervention
Method of measurement
Behavioral Change Stages Checklist (Prochaska)

Secondary outcomes

1

Description
Decision-making self-efficacy score
Timepoint
before the intervention and 4 weeks after the completion of the intervention
Method of measurement
Decision Self-Efficacy scale

2

Description
Anxiety score
Timepoint
before the intervention and 4 weeks after the completion of the intervention
Method of measurement
Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory (Form 1)

Intervention groups

1

Description
Intervention Group: The intervention group will receive virtual education regarding cervical cancer and its screening. The content of the virtual intervention will be based on scientific evidence and aligned with the components of the Fogg Behavior Model, which includes videos (each video maximum two minutes), recorded audio (each recorded audio maximum two minutes), written messages, quizzes (simple written messages but in the form of questions and answers), and images containing educational messages (infographics). The main content titles are: the prevalence of cervical cancer in Iran and the world, the progression of the disease towards cancer, danger signs, ways to prevent cervical cancer and introduction of Pap smear, HPV test and available vaccines, guidelines of the Iranian Ministry of Health and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists for screening. Following preparation, the content will be uploaded to a dedicated channel in the Eitaa messaging application. The intervention will be provided for 4 weeks; 2 times a week (every week on Mondays and Thursdays at 5 pm) along with reminders 2-3 times a week. In each content upload, a combination of the aforementioned formats will be used. Reminders will be delivered via SMS and phone calls. Immediately after uploading the materials, an initial SMS will be sent to participants, informing them of the upload and encouraging them to study the content. Participants will be requested to provide feedback by sending a private message with a 'like' symbol to the researcher once they have reviewed the materials. Additionally, if participants have any questions about the materials posted in the channel, they will receive the necessary guidance. In case of no feedback from the participant until 24 hours after uploading the materials, a second reminder SMS will be sent. In case of no feedback again until 48 hours, a phone call will be made to the participant.
Category
Behavior

2

Description
Control group: The control group will not receive any intervention.
Category
N/A

Recruitment centers

1

Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Tabriz Health Center
Full name of responsible person
Saba Mousavi-Nejad
Street address
Nisfeh Rah St., Jihad Square, Tabriz
City
Tabriz
Province
East Azarbaijan
Postal code
5165990001
Phone
+98 41 3444 0057
Fax
Email
Tabrizphc@tbzmed.ac.ir

Sponsors / Funding sources

1

Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Dr. Khosro Adibkia
Street address
Central Building, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Golgasht St., Tabriz
City
Tabriz
Province
East Azarbaijan
Postal code
5138947977
Phone
+98 41 3335 7310
Fax
+98 41 3334 4280
Email
research-vice@tbzmed.ac.ir
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Proportion provided by this source
100
Public or private sector
Public
Domestic or foreign origin
Domestic
Category of foreign source of funding
empty
Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
Academic

Person responsible for general inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Saba Mousavi-Nejad
Position
Student
Latest degree
Bachelor
Other areas of specialty/work
Midwifery
Street address
School of Nursing & Midwifery, South Shariati St.,Tabriz
City
Tabriz
Province
East Azarbaijan
Postal code
5138947977
Phone
+98 41 3479 6770
Email
sabamnj@gmail.com

Person responsible for scientific inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Dr. Esmat Mehrabi
Position
Associate Professor
Latest degree
Ph.D.
Other areas of specialty/work
Midwifery
Street address
School of Nursing and Midwifery, South Shariati St., Tabriz
City
Tabriz
Province
East Azarbaijan
Postal code
5138947977
Phone
+98 41 3479 0364
Email
b.mehrabi62@gmail.com

Person responsible for updating data

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Dr. Esmat Mehrabi
Position
Associate professor
Latest degree
Ph.D.
Other areas of specialty/work
Midwifery
Street address
School of Nursing and Midwifery, South Shariati St., Tabriz
City
Tabriz
Province
East Azarbaijan
Postal code
5138947977
Phone
+98 41 3479 0364
Email
b.mehrabi62@gmail.com

Sharing plan

Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Study Protocol
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Statistical Analysis Plan
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Informed Consent Form
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Clinical Study Report
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Analytic Code
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Data Dictionary
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Title and more details about the data/document
Part of the data related to the study outcomes will be available for sharing.
When the data will become available and for how long
Access period starts 6 months after the results are published.
To whom data/document is available
The data will be available only to researchers working in academic and scientific institutions.
Under which criteria data/document could be used
De-identified data available for meta-analysis or replication studies, with approval from the principal investigator.
From where data/document is obtainable
By sending an email to the email address of Dr. Esmat Mehrabie: b.mehrabi62@gmail.com
What processes are involved for a request to access data/document
Emails sent by applicants to Dr. Esmat Mehrabi's email address (b.mehrabi62@gmail.com) will be responded to within one week.
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