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Stewart, Rebecca and Thistlethwaite, Jill (2010) Pap tests: what do women expect? Australian Family Physician , Vol.39 (No.10). pp. 775-778. ISSN 0300-8495.
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Abstract
Background
Women express various opinions regarding expectations and experiences of having Pap tests, particularly with regards to explanation of the procedure, its implications and results, and accompanied preventive health activities.
Aim
To explore patient expectations and experiences regarding Pap tests and associated screening activities.
Methods
Semistructured interviews were conducted with volunteer female patients.
Results
Twenty-four women were interviewed. There was variation in expectations regarding consultations for a Pap test, and also of the information given as to what is meant by a 'normal' result. Many women expressed a preference for a female and regular health professional to undertake their smear.
Conclusion
Recognition of general and individual barriers to cervical screening by health professionals will enhance patient access to, and acceptance of, screening activities. Understanding patient expectations regarding Pap tests ensures practitioners deliver health services with sufficient information and without false reassurance.
Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||
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Subjects: | R Medicine | ||||
Divisions: | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School | ||||
Journal or Publication Title: | Australian Family Physician | ||||
Publisher: | Royal Australian College of General Practitioners | ||||
ISSN: | 0300-8495 | ||||
Official Date: | October 2010 | ||||
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Volume: | Vol.39 | ||||
Number: | No.10 | ||||
Number of Pages: | 4 | ||||
Page Range: | pp. 775-778 | ||||
Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||
Publication Status: | Published | ||||
Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access | ||||
Funder: | School of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University |
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