Transtheoretical Model education to improve HPV vaccine knowledge and readiness in first-year nursing students
Official title: The Effect of a Transtheoretical Model-Based Educational Intervention on First-Year Nursing Students' HPV Knowledge, Health Beliefs, and Vaccination Behavior Intentions
Run by Cukurova University · NCT07248904 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program will try a Transtheoretical Model-based education to see if it increases first-year nursing students' HPV knowledge and makes them more ready to get the HPV vaccine.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 88 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Cukurova University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Adana, CUKUROVA and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 16, 2026 |
| Main results expected | March 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | April 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07248904 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal participants are first-year nursing students at Cukurova University's Faculty of Health Sciences who read Turkish, have not received prior comprehensive HPV education, and agree to attend all sessions and provide written consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Students who are already fully vaccinated against HPV, have previously received comprehensive HPV education, or cannot attend the required sessions are unlikely to gain additional benefit from the program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The study delivers a structured educational program based on the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) to first-year nursing students and compares outcomes with a control group that does not receive the program. Participants complete baseline and follow-up questionnaires measuring HPV knowledge, health beliefs (susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers), vaccination intentions, and behavioral readiness stage. The intervention uses scheduled sessions and tailored materials designed to move students through TTM stages toward vaccination action and maintenance. The primary outcomes are changes in knowledge, beliefs, intentions, and stage progression after the intervention period.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could increase HPV vaccine knowledge and readiness among nursing students, potentially leading to higher vaccination uptake and improved patient counseling in their future practice.
How similar studies have gone: Previous education-based and TTM-guided interventions in other populations have frequently improved HPV knowledge and vaccination intentions, though evidence for increased actual vaccine uptake has been variable.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * First-year students enrolled in the Nursing Department of the Faculty of Health Sciences * Provide written informed consent to participate * Agree to attend all educational sessions and data collection appointments during the study period * Have sufficient Turkish literacy to read and understand study materials * Have not previously received any comprehensive education about HPV infection or HPV vaccination Exclusion Criteria: * Students who do not agree to participate in the study * Students who do not provide written informed consent
Where it's running
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Cukurova University
Adana, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting -
Faculty of Health Sciences
Adana, Cukurova, Turkey (Türkiye) Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: MÜJDE KERKEZ, Asist. Prof. Dr
- Email: mujjde_@hotmail.com
- Phone: +905059718697
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.