News media coverage of human papillomavirus.

摘要: BACKGROUND Now that human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing is being incorporated into cervical cancer screening programs, salient and accurate media information about HPV will be crucial to inform women's choices manage psychosocial responses test results. METHODS The authors conducted a content analysis of 111 news stories from the 10 most circulated newspapers 3 major television networks for period January 1995 through July 2002. Stories were assessed predominant theme (STD, cancer, or new tests); symptoms, transmission, prevention, cancer-causing properties HPV; descriptions; recommended guidelines. RESULTS Thirty-six percent primarily tests 30% focused on its link HPV, 27% emphasized sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) genital warts. Seventy-nine mentioned an STD, 50% reported very common. Twenty-six women with not develop carcinoma. Of 81 carcinoma, 38% sensitivity test; wrong, uncertain, unnecessary results; 25% consequences such results. CONCLUSIONS Media coverage could better fulfill educational needs by including low-risk high-risk types their differing links cancer; describing symptoms; explaining benefits testing; outlining latest guidelines in every story. Cancer 2004;100:308–14. © 2003 American Society.