ArticleBritish journal of health psychology2023
Exploring the psychosexual impact and disclosure experiences of women testing positive for high-risk cervical human papillomavirus.
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objectivesTo examine the psychosexual impact and disclosure experiences of women testing HPV-positive following cervical screening.
designIn-depth semi-structured interviews.
methodsInterviews were conducted with 21 women of screening age (i.e. those aged 24-65 years) in England who self-reported testing HPV-positive in the context of cervical screening in the last 12 months. Data were analysed using Framework Analysis.
resultsThe sexually transmitted nature of HPV, and aspects relating to the transmission of HPV and where their HPV infection had come from, had an impact on women's current, past and future interpersonal and sexual relationships. Most women had disclosed their HPV infection to others, however the factors influencing their decision, and others' reactions to disclosure differed. The magnitude and extent of psychosexual impact was influenced by how women conceptualized HPV, their understanding of key aspects of the virus, concerns about transmitting HPV and having a persistent HPV infection.
conclusionsIncreasing knowledge of key aspects of HPV, such as its high prevalence and spontaneous clearance, and the differences between HPV and other STIs, may increase women's understanding of their screening result and reduce any negative psychosexual consequences of testing HPV-positive. Referring to HPV as an infection that is passed on by skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity, rather than an STI, may help to lessen any psychosexual impact triggered by the STI label.
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