The Effect of Motivational Interviewing in Women's Health

The Effect of Motivational Interviewing on Behaviour of Healthcare Demand Procrastination, Health Beliefs Regarding Cervical Cancer Screenings, and Screening Participation in Women

The behaviour of healthcare demand procrastination constitutes an obstacle for individuals to lead a healthy life, and an example of this is the low participation rate of women in pap-smear screening programs compared to the target population. It is known that motivational interviews are frequently used and effective in studies planned to change health behavior. According to the results of the power analysis, at least 104 women, 52 experimental and 52 control, should be included in the study. Data will be collected with the "Personal Information Form", "Healthcare Demand Procrastination Scale", "Health Belief Model Scale for Cervical Cancer and Pap Smear Test" and "Evaluation Form for Cervical Cancer Screening Participation". Motivational interviews will be given to the women in the experimental group.

The behaviour of healthcare demand procrastination constitutes an obstacle for individuals to lead a healthy life, and an example of this is the low participation rate of women in pap-smear screening programs compared to the target population. It is known that motivational interviews are frequently used and effective in studies planned to change health behavior. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of motivational interviewing on behaviour of healthcare demand procrastination, health beliefs regarding cervical cancer screenings, and screening participation in women. According to the results of the power analysis, at least 104 women, 52 experimental and 52 control, should be included in the study. Data will be collected with the "Personal Information Form", "Healthcare Demand Procrastination Scale", "Health Belief Model Scale for Cervical Cancer and Pap Smear Test" and "Evaluation Form for Cervical Cancer Screening Participation". Motivational interviews will be given to the women in the experimental group by the researcher once a week for 4 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• The ages of 30-65,
• Having not had cervical cancer screening before,
• Having not had a hysterectomy operation,
• Being literate,
• Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those who have communication problems,
• Those with psychiatric and mental illnesses,
• Those who have previously attended any training on cervical cancer screening,
• Pregnant women