of this study was to estimate the effect of self-learning package based on health belief model on cervical cancer prevention among female university students. Design: Quasi- experimental design was utilized. Sample: A purposive sample of 314 married female students out of (n=1463) and randomly divided into an intervention group (157) and control group (157). Setting: The study was carried out at 13 Faculties in Benha University. Tools: Data were collected through three main tools: A self-administered questionnaire to assess students’ general characteristics and knowledge regarding cervical cancer prevention, health belief model, and questionnaire to assess intention to practice cervical cancer prevention behaviors. Results: There was improvement with highly statistically significant difference observed in intervention group regarding knowledge items about cervical cancer prevention after self-learning package implementation. The mean scores of perceived susceptibility and severity of cervical cancer, as well as perceived benefits of early detection and HPV vaccination were significantly higher in the intervention group compared to control group. More than one third and more than half of the intervention group respectively compared with few of the control group have intent to take HPV vaccination and do Pap smear respectively. Conclusion: The self-learning package based on health belief model enhances student’s knowledge, change positively health beliefs and intention regarding cervical cancer prevention. Recommendation: Dissemination of cervical self learning package based on HBM among female university students to prevent the risk of cervical cancer. |
