The Psychosocial Burden of HPV

A Mixed-method Study of Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors among HPV+ Women

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ID4226977
AutoresEllen M Daley (0000-0003-3020-295X, University of South Florida), Karen M Perrin, Robert J Mcdermott (University of South Florida), Cheryl A Vamos (0000-0003-0227-514X, University of South Florida), Holly L Rayko (University of South Florida), Jennifer Lee Packing-Ebuen (University of South Florida), Candace Webb (National Women's Law Center), Margaret Mcfarlane (0000-0001-7104-8253), Mary Mcfarlane (US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA)
Ano2010
Volume15
Fascículo2
Páginas279-290
Data de publicação2010-03-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoJournal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277
EditoraSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/1359105309351249
PMID20207671
OpenAlexW2074334417
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas13
Referências citadas20

Despite an increased awareness and 'normalization' of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) following the release of the HPV vaccine, the psychosocial impact of an HPV infection, the most common sexually transmissible infection (STI), must not be overshadowed. This study employed in-depth interviews ( N = 52) and quantitative surveys ( N = 154) to assess the knowledge, emotional impact and behavioral consequences of an HPV-related diagnosis in women who had received abnormal Pap test results. Findings revealed confusion over test results and themes related to stigma, fear, self-blame, powerlessness and anger emerged. The promotion of the HPV vaccine should not obfuscate the psychosocial burden associated with an HPV diagnosis

Psychiatry · Psychosocial · Cervical Cancer and HPV Research · Medicine · Psychology · T-cell and Retrovirus Studies · Clinical Psychology