Exploring the psychosexual impact and disclosure experiences of women testing positive for high-risk cervical human papillomavirus.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To examine the psychosexual impact and disclosure experiences of women testing HPV-positive following cervical screening.

Design

In-depth semi-structured interviews.

Methods

Interviews 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.

Results

The 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 other

SUBMITTER: Bennett KF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10084302 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature