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ArticleBMJ open2026

Effectiveness of online supportive counselling on quality of life in women with high-risk human papillomavirus in Iran: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

Arefeh Mikaeil, Fatemeh Nasiri-Amiri, Fatemeh Shafizadeh, Fereshteh Behmanesh, Romina Hamzehpour, Ali Bijani, Mouloud Agajani Delavar, Zeinab Mohseni Afshar

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Arefeh MikaeilStudent Research Committee, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
Fatemeh Nasiri-AmiriInfertility and Reproductive Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
Fatemeh ShafizadehSocial Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
Fereshteh BehmaneshSocial Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran f.behmanesh@mubabol.ac.ir.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5837-4265
Romina HamzehpourClinical Research Development Unit of Shahid Yahyanezhad Hospital, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
Ali BijaniSocial Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
Mouloud Agajani DelavarInfertility and Reproductive Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6906-1440
Zeinab Mohseni AfsharInfectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionHuman papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases and affects the quality of life (QoL) of individuals, necessitating interventions beyond physical treatments. The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of individual supportive counselling on the QoL in women with high-risk HPV. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This randomised clinical trial will include 80 women with HPV who will be selected from 2025 to 2026 in Babol, Iran. Following selection based on inclusion criteria, samples will be randomly allocated to intervention and control groups. Then, they will complete demographic-social questionnaires, QoL in HPV patients and general health questionnaires. Individuals in the intervention group will receive 4 weekly online supportive counselling sessions in addition to routine care. The control group will receive routine care. Both groups will complete the questionnaires again at 6 weeks and 4 months postbaseline. Data will be analysed using SPSS V.26 software and statistical tests including χ², t-test and repeated measures analysis of variance, and regression models if necessary. A significance level of 5% will be used for the tests. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Babol University of Medical Sciences (IR.MUBABOL.HRI.REC.1404.082). The trial will adhere to the ethical principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Findings will be disseminated through publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentation at scientific conferences. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: IRCT20180218038783N11, 14 September 2025.

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CounselingHuman Papillomavirus VirusesPapillomavirus InfectionsQuality of LifeAdultFemaleHumansIranRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicResearch DesignSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultClinical TrialHealthHPV InfectionQuality of Life

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PMCPMC12911776

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