Turkish translation and validation of the Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake Questionnaire (CCSTQ)
Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Validation of the Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake Questionnaire (CCSTQ) in Turkish Women
This project will translate the Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake Questionnaire into Turkish and test whether it reliably measures factors that affect screening participation among Turkish women aged 21–65.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 215 (estimated) |
| Ages | 21 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Ankara University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT07451340 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The project follows two phases: translation and cross-cultural adaptation following international guidelines, then psychometric evaluation of the Turkish CCSTQ. Translation will involve bilingual experts, reconciliation, and pretesting for clarity and cultural relevance. Psychometric testing will recruit native Turkish-speaking women aged 21–65 and include factor analysis, internal consistency, test–retest reliability, convergent validity, item discrimination, and ceiling/floor effect analyses. The study is conducted online through Ankara University and will conclude when the planned sample size and final assessments are completed.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal participants are native Turkish-speaking women aged 21–65 who are or have been sexually active, can read Turkish, give informed consent, and are willing to complete the CCSTQ.
Not a fit: Women who have had a total hysterectomy removing the cervix, a prior diagnosis of cervical cancer, severe cognitive impairment, or who cannot read Turkish are unlikely to benefit from this questionnaire.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, clinicians and researchers in Turkey will have a reliable Turkish tool to identify psychological and social barriers to cervical cancer screening and guide targeted outreach.
How similar studies have performed: Cross-cultural translations and psychometric validations of cancer screening questionnaires have generally been successful, and this project creates the first Turkish CCSTQ version.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Native Turkish speakers who can read and understand Turkish * Aged between 21 and 65 years * Able to communicate consciously and effectively * Previously and/or currently sexually active * Provide informed consent and agree to complete the Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake Questionnaire (CCSTQ) * Voluntary female participants Exclusion Criteria: * History of total hysterectomy without cervical preservation * Previous diagnosis of cervical cancer * Severe mental illness or cognitive impairment * Inability to complete the CCSTQ
Where this trial is running
Ankara
- Not Applicable - Online Study — Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Büşra Nur Erol, PhD
- Email: icerbusra@gmail.com
- Phone: +905444932720
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.