ArticleJMIR formative research2026
Creative Arts to Enhance Cervical Cancer Awareness Using Art-Based Messages From a Nigerian Crowdsourcing Open Call: Qualitative Thematic Analysis.
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backgroundCervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths among women in Nigeria, yet awareness is low. Historically, art has served as a medium for processing emotions and sharing experiences, which can be effective in promoting health and behavior change.
objectiveThis study aimed to examine art submissions and social media engagement from a Nigerian crowdsourcing open call to inform co-designed strategies for cervical cancer prevention among women.
methodsThis study reported following the SRQR (Standard Reporting for Qualitative Research) guideline. From October to November 2023, we launched an open call for art on social media, inviting adult women to submit artwork that raises awareness about cervical cancer prevention. Participants' submissions were anonymized and reviewed by an independent panel of judges. A total of 6 finalists were selected to participate in a social media contest during Cervical Cancer Elimination Week, and 3 winners were identified based on total social media likes and comments, as well as grading rubric scores. We analyzed participants' art entries through thematic analysis in six steps: (1) familiarization, (2) creating categories, (3) identifying themes, (4) reviewing themes, (5) defining themes, and (6) discussing findings. The emerging themes included using art to express emotions, to convey health-related content, and to use art as a form of self-regulation, which were further analyzed using the Relationships and Expectations domain of the PEN-3 (perceptions, enablers, and nurturers) cultural model.
resultsA total of 43 entries from participants aged 18-27 (mean 22.2, SD 2.6) years were analyzed. The entries included visuals (n=14), audiovisual (n=14), text (n=14), and audio (n=1). Most entries (42/43, 97.6%) focused on cervical cancer and human papillomavirus, covering definitions, risk factors, treatment, and prevention. Using the PEN-3 cultural model's Relationships and Expectations domain for analysis, 62.8% (27/43) addressed "perceptions" of art as a means of mental and emotional expression, reflecting feelings such as humor, sadness, hope, faith, unity, and fear related to cervical cancer prevention. A majority (34/43, 79.1%) aimed to promote human papillomavirus screening and vaccination and were categorized as "enablers," viewing art as a tool for health awareness, including educational resources. Additionally, 7% (3/43) included "nurturers," representing self-regulation addressing stresses linked to having relatives with cervical cancer. Six finalist entries were shared on social media to promote cervical cancer awareness, reaching 8685 individual Instagram accounts and generating 2727 likes and 782 comments.
conclusionsThis study used art to increase awareness about cervical cancer on social media. Art can serve as a tool for promoting health by incorporating visual, emotional, and contextual messages to influence the target audience's behavior.
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