dc.contributor.author | O'Donnell, N | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Waller, J | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Marlow, L | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Anderson, NC | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | McBride, E | en_US |
dc.date.accessioned | 2024-01-03T15:09:06Z | |
dc.date.available | 2023-08-09 | en_US |
dc.date.issued | 2024-02 | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/93345 | |
dc.description.abstract | OBJECTIVE: Psychological distress after testing positive for human papillomavirus (HPV) at cervical cancer screening is well documented in the general population. However, little is known about the impact of an HPV-positive result on those with pre-existing mental health conditions, who may be at higher risk of experiencing clinically significant distress. This study explored the psychosocial impact of HPV in women with co-morbid mental health conditions, as well as their experience of cervical screening during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with 22 women aged 27-54 who had tested positive for HPV at routine cervical screening in England, and who reported having at least one mental health condition. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS: Being informed of an HPV-positive result increased distress and heightened pre-existing psychological challenges. Psychosocial response and duration of HPV-related distress appeared to be influenced by the ability to regulate emotions, number of consecutive HPV-positive results, interactions with health care professionals, and other life stressors. The experience added further complexity to many women's perceptions of self and self-esteem. Women who had received psychological treatment for their mental health condition were best able to self-manage HPV-related distress by applying learned coping skills. CONCLUSIONS: Receiving an HPV-positive result at cervical screening appears to be a distressing experience for women with co-morbid mental health conditions. Future hypothesis-driven research is needed to confirm findings and develop effective interventions to reduce psychosocial burden. | en_US |
dc.format.extent | 80 - 94 | en_US |
dc.language | eng | en_US |
dc.relation.ispartof | Br J Health Psychol | en_US |
dc.rights | Attribution 3.0 United States | * |
dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/ | * |
dc.subject | COVID-19 | en_US |
dc.subject | Human Papillomavirus | en_US |
dc.subject | Oncology | en_US |
dc.subject | Psycho-Oncology | en_US |
dc.subject | Psychological Distress | en_US |
dc.subject | Psychology | en_US |
dc.subject | Qualitative | en_US |
dc.subject | cancer | en_US |
dc.subject | cervical screening | en_US |
dc.subject | mental health | en_US |
dc.subject | Humans | en_US |
dc.subject | Female | en_US |
dc.subject | Uterine Cervical Neoplasms | en_US |
dc.subject | Human Papillomavirus Viruses | en_US |
dc.subject | Early Detection of Cancer | en_US |
dc.subject | Papillomavirus Infections | en_US |
dc.subject | Anxiety | en_US |
dc.subject | Mental Health | en_US |
dc.subject | Pandemics | en_US |
dc.subject | Mass Screening | en_US |
dc.title | "Knowing that I had HPV, I literally just shut down": A qualitative exploration of the psychosocial impact of human papillomavirus (HPV) in women living with mental health conditions. | en_US |
dc.type | Article | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1111/bjhp.12688 | en_US |
pubs.author-url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37658582 | en_US |
pubs.issue | 1 | en_US |
pubs.notes | Not known | en_US |
pubs.publication-status | Published | en_US |
pubs.volume | 29 | en_US |
dcterms.dateAccepted | 2023-08-09 | en_US |
rioxxterms.funder | Default funder | en_US |
rioxxterms.identifier.project | Default project | en_US |