LiberatePro™ for cervical cancer literacy in Kenya: a real-world insight

Abstract

Background: Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women in Kenya. Although largely preventable through early detection, national screening coverage remains low largely due to inadequate awareness, stigma and limited access to tailored health education. The aim of the program was to evaluate the effectiveness of LiberatePro™, a culturally adaptable digital education platform, in improving knowledge, confidence and behavioral intent regarding cervical cancer among Kenyan patients.

Methods: The intervention was implemented across 10 hospitals involving over 200 trained healthcare workers. Participants received condition-specific educational material via secure weblinks sent to them through SMS and email, eliminating the need for any app downloads. A post-intervention survey assessed understanding, ease of content access, value perception, likelihood of behavioral adherence and overall satisfaction.

Results: Following the intervention, 94% of participants reported improved understanding of their condition, with 63.6% noting significant improvement. Approximately 67.2% rated the educational materials as very valuable and 84% indicated they were likely to follow health recommendations. Confidence in managing one’s condition rose to 95% and overall satisfaction reached 93%. Most users found the platform easy to access (68.5%) and the content simple to understand (85.7%).

Conclusions: LiberatePro™ demonstrated strong feasibility, acceptability and user engagement. By delivering culturally relevant information without technological friction, the intervention addressed key educational gaps in cervical cancer awareness. These findings support the role of digital health tools in enhancing screening uptake and preventive behavior, although long-term studies are required to measure sustained impact on health outcomes.