Abstract:
The purpose of this experimental research was to compare follow-up compliance rate among women with abnormal cervical cytology between the experimental and the control groups. The research sample was 40 women obtaining cervical cancer screening and had abnormal cervical cytology. Twenty subjects each were randomly assigned to either the experimental or the control group. Subjects in the experimental and control groups were then matched by education level and cervical cancer screening experiences. The research instrument were developed based on Health Belief Model (Becker and Maiman, 1975) consisted of 1) cervical cancer information video, 2) abnormal cervical cytology patient handbook, 3) telephone support protocol, and 4) personal characteristics and follow-up compliance rate record form. Women in the experimental group received cervical cancer information via video and two-telephone supports while those in the control group received a conventional nursing care. Fishers exact test was used to analyze the data. Results were as follows : Follow-up compliance rate among women receiving the information and telephone support program was statistically significantly higher than that among women receiving a conventional nursing care (95% vs. 65%, p<.05).