Human papillomavirus and cervical cancer: issues for biobehavioral and psychosocial research

There is now overwhelming evidence that high-risk, sexually transmitted types of human papillomavirus (HPV) are the main causal agent in cervical cancer. Biobehavioral and psychosocial research is uniquely capable of addressing many of the issues raised by HPV and its link with cervical cancer. In t...

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Published in:Annals of behavioral medicine 2004-02, Vol.27 (1), p.68-79
Main Authors: Waller, Jo, McCaffery, Kirsten J, Forrest, Sue, Wardle, Jane
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cervical cancer
Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia - prevention & control
Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia - psychology
Cervix Uteri - pathology
Disease Progression
Female
Health Education
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Health psychology
Human papillomavirus
Humans
Papillomavirus Infections - prevention & control
Papillomavirus Infections - psychology
Patient Acceptance of Health Care - psychology
Precancerous Conditions - prevention & control
Precancerous Conditions - psychology
Safe Sex
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral - prevention & control
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral - psychology
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - prevention & control
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - psychology
Vaginal Smears - psychology
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Summary:There is now overwhelming evidence that high-risk, sexually transmitted types of human papillomavirus (HPV) are the main causal agent in cervical cancer. Biobehavioral and psychosocial research is uniquely capable of addressing many of the issues raised by HPV and its link with cervical cancer. In this article we review current findings in this area and identify issues for future research. The first of the three sections explores issues associated with the introduction of HPV testing for the detection and management of cervical abnormalities and the impact of growing public awareness of the sexually transmitted nature of cervical cancer. The implications for public understanding of cervical cancer, psychosocial issues associated with screening, and the potential impact on screening uptake are discussed. The second section addresses the role of biobehavioral factors in the persistence and progression of HPV infection as well as possible interventions to minimize the risk of persistence. Finally, primary prevention of HPV is discussed.
ISSN:0883-6612
1532-4796
DOI:10.1207/s15324796abm2701_9