HPV knowledge among HPV+ women |
| |
Authors: | Daley Ellen M Perrin Karen M Vamos Cheryl Webb Candace Mueller Trish Packing-Ebuen Jennifer L Rayko Holly L McFarlane Mary McDermott Robert J |
| |
Institution: | Florida Prevention Research Center, University of South Florida College of Public Health, Tampa, FL 33612, USA. |
| |
Abstract: | OBJECTIVE: To assess knowledge and information seeking among women recently receiving an HPV+ diagnosis. METHODS: A 2-phase mixed methods design was used. In both phase I (qualitative) and phase II (quantitative), women with scheduled gynecological exams and Pap smears at clinic sites were approached to participate. RESULTS: Women expressed confusion about HPV, and most could not correctly articulate the meaning of their diagnosis. Women do engage in further information seeking, especially through the Internet. CONCLUSION: Identifying gaps in knowledge among HPV+ women who need clear messages to facilitate their comprehension of the diagnosis is an important public health activity. |
| |
Keywords: | |
本文献已被 PubMed 等数据库收录! |
|