A Feasibility Study of a Compassion-focused Self-help Intervention Designed to Increase Access to Cervical Screening Following Sexual Assault
A Feasibility Study of a Compassion-focused Self-help Intervention Designed to Increase Access to Cervical Screening Following Sexual Assault
The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of a new self-help intervention designed to support individuals (anyone with a cervix) to access cervical cancer screening following the experience of sexual assault, by addressing psychological barriers identified by previous research, specifically shame, low self-efficacy and the re-traumatising nature of attending to sexual health after sexual trauma.
The study aims to investigate the acceptability, feasibility and limited efficacy of a discrete, easily accessed (mobile phone, tablet or computer) self-help intervention to support people to access cervical screening independently.
The study will use a wait-list control design, with participants randomly allocated to receive access to the intervention immediately or after a six-week wait.
The intervention will be in the form of a web app and will contain a range of psychoeducational material and practice exercises following a cognitive-behavioural and compassion-focused approach to understanding and coping with trauma, building self-compassion and increasing confidence in ability to attend and complete a screening.
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