Evaluating the effect of an educational program on increasing cervical cancer screening behavior among women in Fasa, Iran

Abstract Background Cervical cancer is the second most common and fifth deadliest among women in Iran. Educational interventions based on proper behavior promoting models can lead to early diagnosis of cervical cancer.This study aimed investigate effects educational intervention performing Pap smear tests Theory Planned Behavior living Fasa, Methods A cross-sectional was conducted 700 participants. Thereafter, results a workshop form for 50 as group control group. Afterward, data were entered into SPSS statistical software then analyzed via logistic regressions analysis, paired t test, independent chi-square McNemar test. Result According results, 45.7% patients had history 20.7% them regularly performed this The knowledge, attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral predictors intention test ( P < 0.05). These components accounted 57.4% 31.6% variances, respectively. After intervention, significant increase observed means compared reveal no difference between these two groups regarding p = 0.41) performance 0.583). number participants undergone has increased from 10 26 by passing 3 months intervention. indicated that statistically significant. Conclusion an women’s screening appropriate planning, provision packages needs, using effective norms. Trial Registration : Current Controlled Trials IRCT20160830029608N3:12/31/2018. “Retrospectively registered”.