An exploration of human papillomavirus‐related cervical cancer prevention experiences among college women: a descriptive qualitative approach

Abstract

Young women do not know how to protect against human papillomavirus infection, although human papillomavirus-related cervical cancer prevention methods are definite. This study provides useful information for health care professionals to assess the intervention education and health care to develop a thorough human papillomavirus-related cervical cancer programme. To have control of human papillomavirus-related cervical cancer for young women, personal health care management, prophylactic medicine and Pap tests should be integrated into human papillomavirus-related cervical cancer campaigns.

Factors associated with future commitment and past history of human papilloma virus vaccination among female college students in northern Taiwan

“…In the past, college women in Taiwan have experienced difficulties with HPV-related cervical cancer prevention. It has been hoped that a publicly funded HPV immunisation program, a friendly medical environment, sufficient knowledge about HPV, and an open-minded society would improve HPV-related cervical cancer prevention [9]. …”

Abnormal pap tests among women living in a Hispanic migrant farmworker community: A narrative of health literacy

“…Yet, limited research has employed qualitative research methodology to understand the complexities of health literacy as it applies to cervical cancer prevention. Previous research has examined health literacy only as an outcome (Thorburn et al, 2013; Tu and Wang, 2013), rather than an analytic framework that can inform one’s ability to access, understand, and use health information and services. While research supports the association between health literacy and Pap testing, there is a need to understand the lived experiences of women receiving an abnormal Pap test result within the health literacy framework as follow-up care is crucial to prevent progression to advance disease.…”