Patterns of anxiety and distress over 12 months following participation in HPV primary screening

Conclusions
Our findings suggest the initial adverse impact of an HPV-positive screening result on anxiety and distress diminishes over time. Specific concerns about the result may be longer lasting and efforts should be made to address them.

Source: Sexually Transmitted Infections - May 17, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Marlow, L. A. V., McBride, E., Ridout, D., Forster, A. S., Kitchener, H., Waller, J. Tags: Open access Health services research Source Type: research