Abstract
The relationship between infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer is transforming cervical cancer prevention. HPV tests and vaccinations have recently become available. In Ireland, as elsewhere, primary care practitioners play a key role in prevention. ATHENS (A Trial of HPV Education and Support) aims to develop a theory-based intervention to support primary care practitioners in their HPV-related practice. This study, the first step in the intervention development process, aimed to: identify HPV-related clinical behaviours that the intervention will target; clarify general practitioners' (GPs') and practice nurses' roles and responsibilities; and determine factors that potentially influence clinical behaviour. A secondary objective was to informally assess the utility of the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) in understanding clinical behaviours in an area with an evolving evidence-base.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 73 |
Journal | Implementation Science |
Volume | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 3 Aug 2012 |
Bibliographical note
PMID: 22862968 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] PMCID: PMC3523072 Free PMC ArticleKeywords
- cervical screening
- HPV
- clinical behaviours
- GPs
- practice nurses
- primary care
- TDF
- knowledge
- emotion
- social influences
- beliefs about capabilities
- beliefs about consequences