‘Kind of scared but happy something was detected.’ Cross‐sectional survey of Let's Test for <scp>HPV</scp> participants to understand perspectives on an <scp>HPV</scp> detected result
These survey findings highlight the importance of giving clear information about potential outcomes at the time of screening and again when sharing results. Sensitive delivery of results, providing reassurance and answering questions are also important to mitigate fear and worry. Population-level education would help improve understanding of key messages about HPV testing and the changes to cervical screening.
Authors
- Lynn McBain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9177-5172)
- Peter Sykes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6772-719X)
- Carrie Innes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4230-7791)
- Alexandria Tino
- Sally B. Rose (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5626-5142)
- Rebecca Bell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3989-7807)
- Sarah Te Whaiti
Institutions
- Christchurch Hospital (NZ)
- University of Otago (NZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Published
- 2024-11-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13906
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.55
Funders
- University of Otago