What does this research mean for the field?

A single educational session on cervical cancer significantly improves knowledge among adolescents in mixed day high schools in Embu County. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate the impact of a school-based educational intervention on cervical cancer knowledge and attitudes among adolescents.

March 14, 2026BMC Public Health0 citationsOpen Access

The effect of school-based educational session on knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of cervical cancer among adolescents in mixed day high schools in Embu County: a quasi-experimental study

LKLucy Kivuti-Bitok CMCaroline Wanja Mugo DMDorothy Mituki

Key Points

To evaluate the impact of a school-based educational intervention on cervical cancer knowledge and attitudes among adolescents.
Conducted a quasi-experimental study
Implemented a single educational session on cervical cancer
Targeted adolescents in mixed day high schools in Embu County
Participants showed increased knowledge about cervical cancer post-intervention
Many expressed willingness to discuss cervical cancer with peers and parents

Abstract

The single session educational intervention on cervical cancer was associated with improved knowledge of cervical cancer among adolescents. Majority of the respondents expressed willingness to discuss the topic with peers and parents, suggesting potential for information dissemination within their communities.

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Kivuti-Bitok et al. (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4fac6b39f7826a300b60a https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-26675-z

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