HPV knowledge among HPV+ women.
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.


CONCLUSIONS
Identifying gaps in knowledge among HPV+ women who need clear messages to facilitate their comprehension of the diagnosis is an important public health activity.
Daley
Ellen M
EM
Florida Prevention Research Center, University of South Florida College of Public Health, Tampa, FL 33612, USA.
Perrin
Karen M
KM
Vamos
Cheryl
C
Webb
Candace
C
Mueller
Trish
T
Packing-Ebuen
Jennifer L
JL
Rayko
Holly L
HL
McFarlane
Mary
M
McDermott
Robert J
RJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D065006:Papanicolaou Test; D030361:Papillomavirus Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D015229:Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000821:virology; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000821:virology; D014626:Vaginal Smears; D055815:Young Adult