ReviewBMJ sexual & reproductive health2020
Concerns about disclosing a high-risk cervical human papillomavirus (HPV) infection to a sexual partner: a systematic review and thematic synthesis.
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18 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 24 citations in OpenAlex.
- Reproductive health needs of Human papillomavirus (HPV) positive women: A systematic review.PloS one · 2022Pooled it
- Transitioning from Cytology to HPV Test-Based Primary Cervical Screening in Canada: A Population-Based Survey of Women's Screening and Information Preferences.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2026Article
- Clinical utility of an optoelectronic imaging tracing system for diagnosis of high-grade cervical lesions.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
- Trying to Heal Without "Bringing Problems": Navigating Cervical Precancer Stigma in a Phase I Clinical Trial in Western Kenya.medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences · 2025Article
- Predictors of HPV and Hep B vaccination beliefs and behaviors among Vietnamese American young adults: Implications for dual vaccine coverage.Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics · 2025Article
- Validation of the Chinese Version of the HPV Stigma Scale: A Multidimensional Analysis in Women With HPV.Brain and behavior · 2025Article
- On the path toward cervical cancer elimination in Canada: a national survey of factors influencing women's intentions to participate in human papillomavirus test-based primary cervical screening.Lancet regional health. Americas · 2024Article
- Analysis of risk factors associated with cervical HPV infection and their effects on female sexual function and anxiety: a multicenter cross-sectional study based on Chinese women.Frontiers in oncology · 2024Article
- "There is nothing that can prevent me from supporting her:" men's perspectives on their involvement and support of women's use of topical therapy for cervical precancer treatment in Kenya.Frontiers in oncology · 2024Article
- A comparison of the persuasiveness of human and ChatGPT generated pro-vaccine messages for HPV.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- "There is nothing that can prevent me from supporting her:" Men's perspectives on their involvement and support of women's use of topical therapy for cervical precancer treatment in Kenya.medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences · 2023Article
- Lack of Awareness, Body Confidence and Connotations of Sex: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Barriers Affecting the Decision to Attend Initial Cervical Cancer Screening.The journal of behavioral health services & research · 2023Article
- Exploring the psychosexual impact and disclosure experiences of women testing positive for high-risk cervical human papillomavirus.British journal of health psychology · 2023Article
- Changes in High-Risk HPV Infection Prevalence and Associated Factors in Selected Rural Areas of China: A Multicenter Population-Based Study.Frontiers in medicine · 2022Article
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- Understanding HPV-positive women's needs and experiences in relation to patient-provider communication issues: a qualitative study.BMC health services research · 2021Article
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- Unpacking HPV Stigma: Assessing Healthcare Workers' Knowledge and Stigma Towards HPV While Exploring the Connection Between the Two.Journal of medical education and curricular developmentArticle
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Abstract
backgroundHuman papillomavirus (HPV)-based cervical screening is now replacing cytology-based screening in several countries and many women in screening programmes will consequently receive HPV-positive results. Because of the sexually transmitted nature of HPV, receiving an HPV-positive result may raise questions about disclosing the infection to a sexual partner.
objectiveTo review the quantitative and qualitative literature exploring women's concerns about disclosing a high-risk cervical HPV infection to a sexual partner.
methodsWe searched MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL Plus, Web of Science and EMBASE for studies reporting at least one disclosure-related outcome among women with high-risk HPV. We also searched the grey literature and carried out forward/backward citation searches. A narrative synthesis for quantitative studies and a thematic synthesis for qualitative studies were conducted.
resultsThirteen articles met the inclusion criteria (12 qualitative, 1 quantitative). In the quantitative study, 60% of HPV-positive women felt disclosing an HPV result was 'risky'. Concerns about disclosing HPV to a sexual partner were influenced by the stigma that is associated with having an STI and uncertainty about how their partner would respond. Women questioned how, when and to whom they should disclose their HPV-positive status.
conclusionsThe studies included in this review provide rich information about the range of concerns women have, the reasons for these concerns, and the questions women have about disclosing HPV to sexual partners. As studies were predominantly qualitative, the prevalence of concerns is unclear.
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