Knowledge and perceptions regarding triage among human papillomavirus-tested women: A qualitative study of perspectives of low-income women in Argentina.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Among cancer prevention studies, little is known about knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs toward triage adherence in the context of the human papillomavirus self-collection test. This formative research aims to identify knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs related to human papillomavirus and cervical cancer prevention specifically about adherence to Pap triage among women residing in a low-income province in Argentina.

Methods

We conducted six focus groups, stratified by residence and age. All participants were aged 30 or older and had performed human papillomavirus self-collection. Data collection and thematic analysis were carried out using constructs from the Health Belief Model.

Results

Misinformation regarding human papillomavirus and cervical cancer was c

SUBMITTER: Victoria SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7716054 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature