CompletedNANCT06939699

The Effect of Social Media-Based Education on Women's Knowledge, Attitudes, and Health Literacy Regarding Cancer Screenings: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor: Emine Ergin

Trial Details

Condition	Cervical Cancer Screening, Breast Cancer Screening, Colorectal Cancer Screening, Digital Health Literacy
Intervention	Social Media-Based Education; Standard Online Education
Phase	NA
Status	Completed
Participants	132
Est. Completion	1 Aug 2026
Last Updated	28 July 2026

Primary Outcome

Change in Cancer Screening Knowledge Score; Change in Attitudes Toward Cancer Screening; Change in Digital Health Literacy Level

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Female participants aged 30 to 70 years * Use Instagram and/or WhatsApp actively * Literate and able to complete online forms * Voluntarily consent to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with any type of cancer * Have undergone previous cancer screening

Trial Sites

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

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Social Media Education Trial for Cancer Screening: Novel Digital Health Literacy Intervention Targets Women's Preventive Care Knowledge

A randomized controlled trial in Turkey investigates whether social media-based education via WhatsApp and Instagram can improve women's knowledge and attitudes toward cancer screening better than traditional online education. The study targets 132 women aged 30-70 who have never participated in breast, cervical, or colorectal cancer screening programs.

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