Health course

By gaining correct knowledge of cervical cancer through the health course, subjects will understand the importance of being screened, leading to improved rates. It will also help subjects find a way to fit cervical cancer screening into their lifestyle.

Contents

time

Method/Remarks

1

Leading a Healthy Life

10 min

Content from the high school curriculum will be taught in a lecture format on a PC.

1) Lifestyle (eating habits, smoking, drinking) Viruses and infectious diseases, Pregnancy and childbirth

2) Cancer prevention What kind of habits can prevent it

5 min

Present points to preventing cancer (lifestyle, bacteria, viruses, genetic causes).

2

About Cancer

10 min

Explain the causes and progression of cancer using a PC. The breakdown of the incidence of cancer between the ages of 15 and 39 in Japan is presented.

1) The disease called cancer

2) The state of cancer in Japan, Cancer in the younger generation

3

About Cervical Cancer

5 min

The explanation is given using figures and data using a PC. However, the materials emphasize what can be prevented and the purpose of prevention so as not to focus on fear. Explain the current situation of people in their 20s from the perspective of society, treatments, number of cases, deaths, and costs. Explain that fertility can be maintained if cervical cancer is found in a precancerous state.

1) Uterine structure/uterine and cervical cancer

2) Causes of cervical cancer, Relationship with smoking and HPV

5 min

3) Current status of cervical cancer from the perspective of society

5 min

6) Cervical cancer and fertility

5 min

4

Cervical Cancer Screening

5 min

Explain each item using a PC. Focus on common barriers for people in their 20s such as method, location, and time commitment, presented carefully through images and charts.

1) Significance of cervical cancer screening

2) Comparison of screening rates with other countries: examination rates for people in their 20s

5 min

3) Method, cost, and location of cytology and HPV test

5 min

4) Target age and recommended age for examination

5 min

5) Simulated examination experience (video)

5 min

5

What you can do starting today

5 min

Respondents write what they can do on a worksheet.

IT-based information distribution

By providing information about cervical cancer in a single image and sending information on specific costs, locations, and examination methods, it is possible to encourage subjects to seek cervical cancer screening.

Contents

Present using figures and tables to reaffirm the progression and treatment of cancer/cervical cancer. Show images of how to receive cervical cancer screening and whether or not to make an appointment, and also present information on local government and a hospital search.