'It's a can of worms': understanding primary care practitioners' behaviours in relation to HPV using the Theoretical Domains Framework.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The relationship between infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer is transforming cervical cancer prevention. HPV tests and vaccinations have recently become available. In Ireland, as elsewhere, primary care practitioners play a key role in prevention. ATHENS (A Trial of HPV Education and Support) aims to develop a theory-based intervention to support primary care practitioners in their HPV-related practice. This study, the first step in the intervention development process, aimed to: identify HPV-related clinical behaviours that the intervention will target; clarify general practitioners' (GPs') and practice nurses' roles and responsibilities; and determine factors that potentially influence clinical behaviour. A secondary objective was to

SUBMITTER: McSherry LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3523072 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature