Educational Intervention on Skin Cancer Protective Behaviors Among Female Healthcare Workers

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

160

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

December 31, 2022

Primary Completion Date

October 20, 2023

Study Completion Date

December 28, 2023

Conditions
Promoting Skin Cancer Protective Behaviors
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

Health Belief Model-Based Educational Program for Skin Cancer Prevention Among Female Healthcare Workers

"This blended educational intervention employs the Health Belief Model (HBM) to promote skin cancer preventive behaviors in female healthcare workers in Ahvaz, Iran. The 7-session program (each 45 minutes) combines in-person training with WhatsApp-based follow-ups.~Participant Components:~* Structured sessions targeting knowledge and HBM constructs such as perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, self-efficacy, and cues to action.~* Use of multimedia tools including videos, pamphlets, and interactive discussions.~* Motivational messaging, stress management clips, and role-modeling techniques to build self-efficacy.~* Visual cues such as posters placed in healthcare workplaces.~* Daily reminder messages to reinforce behavior change.~Unique aspects distinguishing this intervention include its specific tailoring for female healthcare workers in a high UV-exposure region, the combined digital and face-to-face delivery approach, and comprehensive focus on all HBM construc"

Trial Locations (1)

6155745474

Ahwaz West Health Center, Ahvāz

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences

OTHER