The Effects of HPV Test on Anxiety, Emotion and Depression in Women
Journal Title: Journal of Academic Research in Medicine - Year 2020, Vol 10, Issue 2
Abstract
Objective: Human papillomavirus (HPV) test is an important health screening test included in most national screening programs covering millions of women worldwide. HPV is a sexually transmitted virus, which may cause anxiety and depression in women. This study aimed at comparing the anxiety levels using a Hamilton Anxiety Rating scale and the depression levels using a Beck Depression Inventory between women who tested positive for HPV and those who tested negative. Methods: Three hundred women who underwent HPV testing between 01.08.2017-01.11.2017 were randomly selected. The subjects were scored on the Beck Depression Inventory and Hamilton Anxiety Rating scale by the investigator through a face-to-face interview. Results: No statistically significant differences were observed between 187 HPV (+) and 113 HPV (–) patients with respect to the depression and anxiety scores (p=0.183 and p=0.306, respectively). While a weak negative but significant correlation was found between the time from the HPV test report date and the anxiety scores, a moderate, negative correlation was observed between the length of this time period and the depression scores. Furthermore, strong negative correlations were observed between the times elapsed from the diagnosis and the anxiety and depression scores in patients who received their results at a family health center. Conclusion: The most serious impact of getting a positive test result for HPV occurred during relatively earlier periods and in those who received their results at a family health center. Unwanted HPV-related effects may be prevented by giving appropriate support to the right population at the very beginning.
Authors and Affiliations
Sakine Betül Uzun, Önder Sakin, Hüseyin Çetin, Engin Ersin Şimşek
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