Lived Experiences of Women Diagnosed With HPV Infection
Living Between Fear and Uncertainty: The Lived Experiences of Women Diagnosed With HPV Infection - A Phenomenological Study
This qualitative phenomenological study aims to explore the lived experiences of women diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. The study will examine women's emotional responses to the diagnosis, its perceived effects on daily life, sexual life and partner relationships, their experiences of disclosing the diagnosis, and their information and support needs. Eligible women diagnosed with HPV infection will participate in individual semi-structured interviews. The interview data will be analyzed thematically to identify common themes reflecting participants' experiences and perceptions.
Descripción general del estudio
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Descripción detallada
This study is designed as a qualitative phenomenological study to gain an in-depth understanding of the lived experiences of women diagnosed with HPV infection. Participants will be adult women with a confirmed HPV diagnosis who meet the eligibility criteria and provide written informed consent.
Data will be collected through individual face-to-face semi-structured interviews. The interview guide explores participants' experiences from the time of HPV diagnosis, emotional responses, perceived effects on daily and sexual life, partner relationships and disclosure experiences, concerns regarding future health, experiences with healthcare professionals, and perceived information and support needs. Interviews are expected to last approximately 30-45 minutes and will be audio-recorded with participants' permission.
Data collection will continue until data saturation is achieved, with approximately 15-20 participants anticipated. Interview recordings will be transcribed and analyzed thematically. Participant identities will be protected through coding, and personally identifying information will not be included in the analysis or reporting of the findings.
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Contactos y Ubicaciones
Estudio Contacto
- Nombre: Ahmet Demirci, MD
- Número de teléfono: +905418807091
- Correo electrónico: ahmet.demirci@bilecik.edu.tr
Ubicaciones de estudio
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Bilecik
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Bilecik, Bilecik, Turquía (Türkiye), 11230
- Reclutamiento
- Bilecik Training and Research Hospital
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Sub-Investigador:
- Aysun Acun, PhD
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Contacto:
- Ahmet Demirci, MD
- Número de teléfono: +905418807091
- Correo electrónico: ahmet.demirci@bilecik.edu.tr
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Sub-Investigador:
- Büşra Küçüktürkmen, PhD
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Población de estudio
Adult women aged 18 years or older with a confirmed HPV infection who meet the eligibility criteria and voluntarily agree to participate in the study. Participants will be recruited among women evaluated at the study center and will undergo individual semi-structured interviews regarding their lived experiences following HPV diagnosis.
Descripción
Inclusion Criteria:
- Confirmed diagnosis of HPV infection by HPV DNA testing
- Ability to communicate verbally in Turkish
- Willingness to participate in an individual semi-structured interview
- Provision of written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Inability to communicate adequately in Turkish
- Cognitive or communication difficulties that would prevent participation in the interview
- Refusal or withdrawal of informed consent
Plan de estudios
¿Cómo está diseñado el estudio?
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- Modelos observacionales: OTHER
- Perspectivas temporales: PROSPECTIVE
Cohortes e Intervenciones
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Women Diagnosed With HPV Infection
Adult women aged 18 years or older with a confirmed HPV infection who meet the eligibility criteria and provide written informed consent. Participants will take part in individual semi-structured interviews exploring their lived experiences following HPV diagnosis. |
Participants will take part in an individual face-to-face semi-structured interview exploring their lived experiences following HPV diagnosis, including emotional responses, daily and sexual life, partner relationships, disclosure experiences, future health concerns, experiences with healthcare professionals, and information and support needs. Interviews are expected to last approximately 30-45 minutes and will be audio-recorded with participants' permission. |
¿Qué mide el estudio?
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Lived Experiences of Women Diagnosed With HPV Infection
Periodo de tiempo: At least 4 weeks after HPV diagnosis, following the initial acute adjustment period, during a single 30-45-minute semi-structured interview.
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Participants' lived experiences following HPV diagnosis will be explored through individual semi-structured interviews. Interview transcripts will be analyzed thematically to identify themes related to emotional responses, daily and sexual life, partner relationships, disclosure experiences, future health concerns, interactions with healthcare professionals, and information and support needs. |
At least 4 weeks after HPV diagnosis, following the initial acute adjustment period, during a single 30-45-minute semi-structured interview.
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Colaboradores e Investigadores
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Investigadores
- Investigador principal: Ahmet Demirci, Bilecik Seyh Edebali University Faculty of Medicine
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Más información
Términos relacionados con este estudio
Palabras clave
Términos MeSH relevantes adicionales
- Enfermedades urogenitales
- Enfermedades Genitales
- Procesos Patológicos
- Atributos de la enfermedad
- Infecciones
- Enfermedades virales
- Enfermedades contagiosas
- Enfermedades De Transmisión Sexual Virales
- Enfermedades de transmisión sexual
- Infecciones por virus de ADN
- Infecciones por virus tumorales
- Condiciones Patológicas, Signos y Síntomas
- Infecciones por virus del papiloma
Otros números de identificación del estudio
- HPV-PHEN-2026-01
Plan de datos de participantes individuales (IPD)
¿Planea compartir datos de participantes individuales (IPD)?
Descripción del plan IPD
Individual participant data will not be publicly shared due to the qualitative nature of the study and the potential risk of identifying participants from interview data. Data will be kept confidential and used only for the purposes of this study.
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