ArticleBritish journal of cancer2012
Are women ready for the new cervical screening protocol in England? A systematic review and qualitative synthesis of views about human papillomavirus testing.
Article in British journal of cancer, 2012. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06800456 (The Role of Cyberchondria Severity in the Relationship Between HPV Awareness and Vaccination Attitudes in Adult Women), which is not on this map. Cited by 18 papers.
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The Role of Cyberchondria Severity in the Relationship Between HPV Awareness and Vaccination Attitudes in Adult Women
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18 citing papers in PubMed.
- Psychological effect of cervical cancer screening when changing primary screening method from cytology to high-risk human papilloma virus testing.International journal of cancer · 2019Trial
- Role of cyberchondria severity in the relationship between HPV awareness and vaccination status among adult women.BMC public health · 2025Article
- What factors influence the uptake of bowel, breast and cervical cancer screening? An overview of international research.European journal of public health · 2024Review
- Information needs among women taking part in primary HPV screening in England: a content analysis.BMJ open · 2020Article
- Exploring the care received by HPV-positive married women at a colposcopy clinic in Tehran, Iran: A qualitative study.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2020Article
- The interplay of HIV and human papillomavirus-related cancers in sub-Saharan Africa: scoping review.Systematic reviews · 2020Article
- Increasing the perceived relevance of cervical screening in older women who do not plan to attend screening.Sexually transmitted infections · 2020Article
- 'I Want the Whole Package'. Elderly Patients' Preferences for Follow-Up After Abnormal Cervical Test Results: A Qualitative Study.Patient preference and adherence · 2020Article
- Socio-demographic correlates of cervical cancer risk factor knowledge among screening non-participants in Great Britain.Preventive medicine · 2019Article
- Diagnostic excision of the cervix in women over 40 years with human papilloma virus persistency and normal cytology.European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology: X · 2019Article
- Human Papillomavirus Infection and Vaccination: Knowledge and Attitudes among Nursing Students in Italy.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Article
- Implementation considerations using HPV self-collection to reach women under-screened for cervical cancer in high-income settings.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2018Article
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- Mapping evidence on the distribution of human papillomavirus-related cancers in sub-Saharan Africa: scoping review protocol.Systematic reviews · 2017Article
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- Eliciting women's cervical screening preferences: a mixed methods systematic review protocol.Systematic reviews · 2016Article
- Talking about human papillomavirus and cancer: protocol for a patient-centred study to develop scripted consultations.BMJ open · 2016Article
- HPV-FASTER: broadening the scope for prevention of HPV-related cancer.Nature reviews. Clinical oncology · 2016Review
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Abstract
backgroundA new protocol for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing within the UK cervical screening programme commenced in April 2011, creating new patient experiences. This is the first review to synthesise a substantial body of international evidence of women's information needs, views and preferences regarding HPV testing. We aimed to inform the development of educational materials to promote informed choice, reduce anxiety and improve disease control.
methodsWe searched 12 bibliographic databases. Two reviewers independently screened papers and assessed study quality; disagreements were resolved by discussion. Results were extracted verbatim and authors' findings treated as primary data. Studies were synthesised collaboratively using framework methods.
resultsWe synthesised findings from 17 studies. Women had overwhelmingly negative concerns; an HPV diagnosis was daunting, had associated problems of disclosure of a sexually transmitted infection (STI), impacted on relationships and provoked fear of stigmatisation. Nevertheless, many thought HPV testing could be a preferable alternative to repeat cytology. Knowledge was poor; women struggled to interpret limited information in the context of existing knowledge about STIs and cervical cancer.
conclusionWomen are likely to be poorly informed, have limited understanding and many unanswered questions. This could increase anxiety and reduce ability to make informed choices, presenting a substantial challenge for those who design and provide information.
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