Communicating abnormal cervical cancer screening results - a focus group study with general practitioners in Norway.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A gradual transition from cytology-based screening to Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing within the cervical cancer screening program has resulted in new routines for follow-up, and new challenges for communication of abnormal test results. General practitioners (GPs) have an important role in the screening program, as they are the primary performers of the screening test, they communicate test results to patients and refer them to a specialist if necessary.

Objective

The study explores what consequences the introduction of HPV testing in the cervical cancer screening programme has for GPs' professional practice and communication with patients.

Design, setting and subjects

Qualitative focus group study including 32 GPs in Central Norway who conduct screenin

SUBMITTER: Brenna I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12928665 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature