Effectiveness of a Cervical Cancer Stigma Reduction Intervention Program on Cancer Stigma Score and Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake in Nepal

"Change in knowledge:~Cervical cancer burden in Nepal, signs and symptoms, preventive measures available, lifestyle modifications, HPV vaccination, early diagnosis, screening, and treatment.~Change in Stigma~1. Para-social contact~ * Video of a person facing cervical cancer what symptoms she got, how she dealt with it, and how she overcame it.~ * Experiences of a cervical cancer survivor so that women personalize the information by relating it to their own life experiences by changing their attitude and behavior.~2. Participatory learning techniques~ * Personal stories: Voluntary self-reflection of any stigma they perceive on cervical cancer or their community perceives cervical cancer.~ * Group Discussion: Discuss the drivers of stigma, facilitators of sigma, types of stigma prevalent in your community, and consequences of stigma.~3. Myths vs facts: Negative attitudes, myths, and misconceptions about cervical cancer will be contraindicated by factual information."