Quality of Life for Women with Human Papillomavirus-induced Lesions

To reveal the changes in the quality of life reported by women with Human papillomavirus (HPV)-induced lesions.  This is a cross-sectional, descriptive-exploratory study of a qualitative approach performed from June to August 2016. Semi-structured face-to-face interviews based on five questions on t...

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Published in:Revista Brasileira de ginecologia e obstetrícia 2020-04, Vol.42 (4), p.211-217
Main Authors: Pereira-Caldeira, Natália Maria Vieira, Góes, Fernanda Garcia Bezerra, Almeida-Cruz, Maria Cristina Mendes de, Caliari, Juliano de Souza, Pereira-Ávila, Fernanda Maria Vieira, Gir, Elucir
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Alphapapillomavirus
Anxiety
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Genital Diseases, Female - physiopathology
Genital Diseases, Female - psychology
gynecology
Humans
Middle Aged
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
Original
papillomavirus infections
Papillomavirus Infections - physiopathology
Papillomavirus Infections - psychology
qualitative research
Quality of Life
Sexual Behavior
Women's Health
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Summary:To reveal the changes in the quality of life reported by women with Human papillomavirus (HPV)-induced lesions.  This is a cross-sectional, descriptive-exploratory study of a qualitative approach performed from June to August 2016. Semi-structured face-to-face interviews based on five questions on the concept of quality of life were used. The data were submitted to thematic analysis. All ethical aspects have been contemplated.  A total of 20 women aged between 25 and 59 years old were interviewed. From the analysis of the data, the following thematic units emerged: physical and emotional changes, especially complaints of pruritus, discharge and pain, worry, fear, shame and sadness; changes in sexual and affective relationships with decreased libido, dyspareunia and interruption of sexual activity; changes in social relationships resulting in absenteeism at work.  Human papillomavirus infection impairs the quality of life of women as it significantly affects sexual, affective, physical, emotional, and everyday habits. Therefore, HPV infection can lead to exponential changes in the quality of life of women, which can be mitigated by the availability of sources of support such as family, friends and the multi-professional team, helping to improve knowledge and cope with HPV.
ISSN:0100-7203
1806-9339
1806-9339
DOI:10.1055/s-0040-1709192