Cognitive and emotional responses to human papillomavirus test results in men
Ellen M Daley1, Eric R Buhi, Stephanie L Marhefka
1Department of Community and Family Health, University of South Florida, College of Public Health, Tampa, FL, USA. edaley@health.usf.edu
Objective:
To report psychosocial differences between self-reported HPV-positive and HPV-negative Florida men.
Method:
Men (n=536) in an HPV natural-history study completed a cross-sectional survey (2007-2010).
Results:
Most participants were white, non-Hispanic, and unmarried with some college education. HPV knowledge was high overall. HPV-positive men reported more negative emotions and perceived threat (P<0.05). HPV-negative men were more likely to disclose test results. Most men (91%) reported strong intentions for the HPV vaccine if it became available for men.
Conclusions:
Men reported an array of responses to HPV tests with intentions to receive the HPV vaccine. Findings are important for HPV-related health messages for men.
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