title: Education for women undergoing HPV testing.
abstract: HPV is the main precursor to cervical cancer and is sexually transmitted. This may have psychological implications for women undergoing testing for the virus. A sensitive approach to the provision of information is required to minimise fear and stigmatisation.
authors.affiliation: Intensive Care Unit, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Butcher
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004279:DNA, Viral / Q000032:analysis; D005239:Fear; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D009313:National Health Programs; D024802:Nurse's Role; D030361:Papillomavirus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011287:Prejudice; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D014412:Tumor Virus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006113:United Kingdom; D014626:Vaginal Smears; D016387:Women's Health
chemical_list: D004279:DNA, Viral