An online survey on emotions, impact on everyday life, and educational needs of women with HPV positivity or abnormal Pap smear result

Ciavattini, Andrea; Carpini, Giovanni Delli; Giannella, Luca; Fabro, Anna Del; Banerji, Vivek; Hall, Genevieve; Barbero, Maggiorino; Sopracordevole, Francesco

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“…Depression, anxiety, general quality of life, and sexual function, as well as the effect of therapy on quality of life, mental state, and sexual function were assessed through the mentioned scales. In addition, 18 studies used non-validated questionnaires, surveys, or qualitative face-to-face interviews to assess mental status and quality of sexual life [ 13 , 14 , 50 , 51 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 , 62 , 63 , 64 , 65 , 66 ].…”

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“…The observational studies were classified using the ROBINS-E tool. Fourteen of the fifty-six included studies were rated as ‘low risk of bias’ [ 10 , 13 , 15 , 22 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 29 , 30 , 34 , 36 , 40 , 47 , 48 ], sixteen as ‘some concerns’ [ 8 , 9 , 11 , 14 , 17 , 19 , 32 , 39 , 44 , 49 , 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 67 ], twenty as ‘high risk’ [ 6 , 7 , 16 , 27 , 31 , 33 , 35 , 38 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 45 , 46 , 50 , 51 , 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 ], and five as ‘very high risk’ [ 62 , 63 , 64 ...…”

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“…Of the 44 studies assessing the impact of HPV infection on anxiety and depressive symptoms, 41 (93%) confirmed a negative impact of the diagnosis on these symptoms (29/32; 90% of quantitative and 11/12; 92% of qualitative studies). Patients also reported feelings of fear and worry [ 53 , 58 , 62 , 63 ], as well as shame and guilt [ 54 , 62 , 65 ]. HPV infection also had a negative impact on quality of life according to 67% of studies (5/8; 62% of quantitative and 1/1; 100% of qualitative studies).…”

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The Impact of HPV Diagnosis and the Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) on Mental Health and Sexual Functioning: A Systematic Review

Sikorska

Pawłowska²,

Antosik-Wójcińska

et al. 2023

Cancers

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The impact of HPV diagnosis and subsequent treatment with the electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) on anxiety, depression, psychosocial quality of life, and sexual functioning has not been thoroughly investigated. The aim of this review was to systematically summarize the available knowledge on this topic, according to PRISMA guidelines. Data from observational and intervention studies were analyzed. A total of 60 records were included, of which 50 papers addressed the impact of HPV diagnosis on patients’ psychosocial status, while 10 studies addressed the impact of the implemented LEEP procedure on patients’ mental health and sexual functioning. The results indicated a negative impact of HPV diagnosis on the occurrence of depressive and anxiety symptoms, poorer quality of life, as well as on the sexual functioning of the affected women. The results of the studies to date have not confirmed the negative impact of the LEEP procedure on mental health and sexual life, although more research is needed in this area. It is necessary to implement additional procedures to minimize anxiety and distress in patients receiving a diagnosis of HPV or abnormal cytology and to improve awareness of sexually transmitted pathogens.

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The Impact of HPV Diagnosis and the Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) on Mental Health and Sexual Functioning: A Systematic Review

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Pawłowska²,

Antosik-Wójcińska

et al. 2023

Cancers

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“…Understanding cervical cancer, along with being involved with HPV infection, in patients with HPV raises questions about needs and preferences. In women undergoing cervical cancer screening, it is important to be aware of ways to minimize anxiety [ 16 ]. Previous research has been more limited to the field of HPV DNA testing [ 17 ].…”

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Reproductive health needs of Human papillomavirus (HPV) positive women: A systematic review

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Objectives Human papillomavirus is one of the most important causes of cervical cancer. Participating in an HPV test and receiving an HPV diagnosis can create questions about the needs and preferences. The present systematic review was conducted to determine the reproductive health needs of women with HPV. Methods We searched PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar and Magiran, SID and Iranmedex. Without language restrictions and time constraints. We also searched the grey literature and carried out forward/backward citation searches. Results In the first, 1056 articles were retrieved, and, after removing them, 13 articles published were entered. The studies were qualitative (N = 9), quantitative (N = 3), and one was unclear. Most qualitative studies collected data using individual interviews (N = 7), two qualitative studies, narratives of HPV patients from a website of patient experiences and questions. Women wanted further information on different HPV viral types, transmission, implications for sexual partners, prevalence, latency and regression of HPV, their management options and the implications of infection for cancer risk and fertility. Women’s experience of searching the Internet for further information about HPV was reported as difficult, anxiety provoking and contributing to the stigma of the infection because information was often located in the context of other sexually transmitted infections, with multiple sexual partners highlighted as a risk factor for infection. Conclusion Surveys showed that the majority of women had unanswered questions about their HPV test results. The information that women thought was helpful in interpreting their test results included having a high-risk type of HPV, and cancer survival statistics for the virus. Women also needed information about sexual transmission, how HPV tested positive in a long-term relationship, and the potential consequences for their partners and the risk of re-infection. Younger women had questions about whether HPV could affect fertility.

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“…In women undergoing cervical cancer screening, it is important to be aware of ways to minimize anxiety. Previous research has been more limited to the field of HPV DNA testing (15, 16). HPV DNA testing included information on HPV disease, prevention, treatment, and risk of cancer (17).…”

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Reproductive health needs of Human papillomavirus (HPV) Positive women: A systematic review

Galeshi

Shirafkan

Yazdani

et al. 2022

Preprint

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Background: Human papillomavirus is one of the most important transmitted viruses that causes of cervical cancer. In women undergoing cervical screening, it is important to be aware of ways to reduce anxiety. The present systematic review conducted to determine the reproductive health needs of women with HPV. Methods: In this systematic review, articles without time constraints searched in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar and Iranian Magiran, SID and Iranmedex. Keywords used: HPV, Information, Want, Need, Know, etc. and their Persian equivalents in the title and abstract of the articles. Papers after identification by two researchers Contradictions evaluated and discussed with the third author. Results: At first 1056articles retrieved which after removing,13articles published between2004-2021were entered. The studies were qualitative(N=9),quantitative(N=3), and one was unclear.Most qualitative studies collected data using individual interviews(N=7), two qualitative studies, narratives of HPV patients from a website of patient experiences and questions. The quality evaluation showed that good=8, Average=2, and one was of poor. There is not enough information about Friedman AL etal and Garland SM articles to check the quality, but since these studies were valuable, they included in the study according to the opinion of the research team. Conclusion: Surveys showed that the majority of women had unanswered questions about their HPV test results. The information that women thought was helpful in interpreting their test results included having a high-risk type of HPV, the risk of short-term and long-term cancer, and cancer survival statistics for the virus. Women also needed information about sexual transmission, how HPV tested positive in a long-term relationship, and the potential consequences for their partners and the risk of re-infection. Younger women had questions about whether HPV could affect fertility.

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An online survey on emotions, impact on everyday life, and educational needs of women with HPV positivity or abnormal Pap smear result

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Cited by 8 publications

References 33 publications

The Impact of HPV Diagnosis and the Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) on Mental Health and Sexual Functioning: A Systematic Review

The Impact of HPV Diagnosis and the Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) on Mental Health and Sexual Functioning: A Systematic Review

Reproductive health needs of Human papillomavirus (HPV) positive women: A systematic review

Reproductive health needs of Human papillomavirus (HPV) Positive women: A systematic review

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