Primary care experiences in the ‘Let’s test for HPV’ study: a qualitative analysis
Introduction The National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP) will switch from cervical cytology to Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing as the primary cervical screening modality in 2023. To prepare for rollout an implementation study of HPV testing in primary care commenced in August 2022 in three...
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Introduction
The National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP) will switch from cervical cytology to Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing as the primary cervical screening modality in 2023. To prepare for rollout an implementation study of HPV testing in primary care commenced in August 2022 in three different geographic regions in NZ.
Aims
This study explores Primary Care Staff’s experience of using the HPV testing pathway in the ‘Let’s test for HPV’ study so that recommendations can be made to improve the testing process before nationwide roll-out.
Method
Thirty-nine primary care staff were interviewed across all 17 practices in the Capital and Coast, Canterbury and Whanganui region participating in the ‘Let’s Test For HPV’ study. In total 19 interviews took place which followed a semi-structured approach. These interviews were recorded and transcribed. Template analysis was carried out on transcripts to aid in identifying themes.
Results
Three key themes, with additional subthemes, were identified. Staff were strongly supportive of the new testing regime. Interviewees identified some issues with the new pathway. Educational needs for both patients and clinicians were identified.
Conclusion
Primary care staff described the experience of using the HPV testing pathway positively; however, there were requests for ongoing additional support and nationwide rollout to be supported by practitioner and patient education programmes. With the right support this new pathway for cervical cancer screening has the potential to improve access for previously underserved and unserved groups.
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| spelling | doaj.art-6b6787349bc94386b58810467545cd112023-06-30T18:45:39ZengCSIRO PublishingJournal of Primary Health Care1172-61562023-01-01152147154HC23038Primary care experiences in the ‘Let’s test for HPV’ study: a qualitative analysisSusan Garrett0Peter Sykes1Debra Smith2John McMenamin3Ben Hudson4Lynn McBain5Thomas Mullally6Morgan Rush7Kayden Borchowsky8Department of Primary Health Care and General Practice, University of Otago, Wellington, PO Box 7343, Wellington South 6242, New Zealand.Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand.Health and Research Collaborative, Wicksteed Street, Whanganui, New Zealand.Health and Research Collaborative, Wicksteed Street, Whanganui, New Zealand.Department of Primary Care and Clinical Simulation, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand.Department of Primary Health Care and General Practice, University of Otago, Wellington, PO Box 7343, Wellington South 6242, New Zealand.Department of Primary Care and Clinical Simulation, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand.Health and Research Collaborative, Wicksteed Street, Whanganui, New Zealand.Department of Primary Health Care and General Practice, University of Otago, Wellington, PO Box 7343, Wellington South 6242, New Zealand. Introduction The National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP) will switch from cervical cytology to Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing as the primary cervical screening modality in 2023. To prepare for rollout an implementation study of HPV testing in primary care commenced in August 2022 in three different geographic regions in NZ. Aims This study explores Primary Care Staff’s experience of using the HPV testing pathway in the ‘Let’s test for HPV’ study so that recommendations can be made to improve the testing process before nationwide roll-out. Method Thirty-nine primary care staff were interviewed across all 17 practices in the Capital and Coast, Canterbury and Whanganui region participating in the ‘Let’s Test For HPV’ study. In total 19 interviews took place which followed a semi-structured approach. These interviews were recorded and transcribed. Template analysis was carried out on transcripts to aid in identifying themes. Results Three key themes, with additional subthemes, were identified. Staff were strongly supportive of the new testing regime. Interviewees identified some issues with the new pathway. Educational needs for both patients and clinicians were identified. Conclusion Primary care staff described the experience of using the HPV testing pathway positively; however, there were requests for ongoing additional support and nationwide rollout to be supported by practitioner and patient education programmes. With the right support this new pathway for cervical cancer screening has the potential to improve access for previously underserved and unserved groups. https://www.publish.csiro.au/hc/pdf/HC23038cervical cancercervical screeninghealth services researchHPVhuman papillomavirusself-sampling,self-testing |
| spellingShingle | Susan Garrett Peter Sykes Debra Smith John McMenamin Ben Hudson Lynn McBain Thomas Mullally Morgan Rush Kayden Borchowsky Primary care experiences in the ‘Let’s test for HPV’ study: a qualitative analysis Journal of Primary Health Care cervical cancer cervical screening health services research HPV human papillomavirus self-sampling,self-testing |
| title | Primary care experiences in the ‘Let’s test for HPV’ study: a qualitative analysis |
| title_full | Primary care experiences in the ‘Let’s test for HPV’ study: a qualitative analysis |
| title_fullStr | Primary care experiences in the ‘Let’s test for HPV’ study: a qualitative analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Primary care experiences in the ‘Let’s test for HPV’ study: a qualitative analysis |
| title_short | Primary care experiences in the ‘Let’s test for HPV’ study: a qualitative analysis |
| title_sort | primary care experiences in the let s test for hpv study a qualitative analysis |
| topic | cervical cancer cervical screening health services research HPV human papillomavirus self-sampling,self-testing |
| url | https://www.publish.csiro.au/hc/pdf/HC23038 |
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