Development of a Cervical Cancer Screening Model for Women in Khai Bok Wan Subdistrict, Mueang Nong Khai District, Nong Khai Province

Abstract

     This Action research aims to 1) Study the situation, context, and factors related to cervical cancer screening in Khai Bok Wan Subdistrict, Mueang Nong Khai District, Nong Khai Province; 2) Assess knowledge and attitudes toward cervical cancer screening 3) Develop an appropriate cervical cancer screening model for the area  4) Examine the effects of the developed cervical cancer screening model. The population for this research consists of women aged 30 – 60 years residing in Khai Bok Wan Subdistrict under the responsibility of Na Hi Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital, who have not undergone cervical cancer screening between 2021 and 2023. The sample group consists of female are aged between 30 and 60 years, totaling 40 individuals. The research tools include a knowledge test, an attitude questionnaire, and the developed cervical cancer screening model. Statistical analysis includes mean, percentage, standard deviation (SD), mode, and the Paired t-test to analyze the relationship before and after the implementation of the model.
     The research finding Before the development of the model, the sample group had a moderate level of knowledge about cervical cancer and a low level of attitude toward screening. The results of the model development identified five key components: the model's name, objectives, scope, definitions of specific terms, and the screening process itself. The model emphasized proactive community engagement and incorporated the use of self-sampling for HPV testing (HPV Self-Sampling) by the target group. After implementing the model, the sample group showed significant improvements in both knowledge and attitude, with statistically significant differences at the .05 level (Knowledge: Mean = 5.975, SD = 2.258, p = 0.00 / Attitude: Mean = 10.075, SD = 3.744, p = 0.00)