Table 1.

Organization of Educational Sessions in the Experimental Group

Sessions	Objectives	A summary of topics and activities
First	To increase the perceived threat about cervical cancer	- Women’s maladaptive beliefs regarding lack of vulnerability to cervical cancer were discussed - Group discussion regarding various effects of cervical cancer on the life of the women
Second	To increase awareness of the benefits of early detection and timely treatment of cervical cancer	- Instructional booklet was given to the women - Broadcast an educational film on the effectiveness of Pap smear test in preventing cervical cancer
Third	To reduce the cost of the Pap test	- Group discussion on the obstacles to performing the Pap smear test - It was emphasized to women that the prevention of death and the costly cost of the disease could be prevented and tested at the right time.
Fourth	To increase the efficiency of the Pap test	- The participants were instructed on ways of overcoming barriers of getting the Pap test - Problemsolving approach was educated in this session.
Fifth	To induce fear of cervical cancer	- the women were asked to reflect their experiences and positive or negative feelings toward cervical cancer