Psychological and utility-based quality of life impact of screening test results for anal precancerous lesions in gay and bisexual men: baseline findings from the Study of the Prevention of Anal Cancer.
Erin CvejicIsobel Mary PoyntenPatrick J KellyFengyi JinKirsten HowardAndrew E GrulichDavid J TempletonRichard J HillmanCarmella LawJennifer M RobertsKirsten McCafferynull nullPublished in: Sexually transmitted infections (2019)
Providing abnormal results may cause psychological distress and impact HR-QoL, with sustained intrusive thoughts, increased cancer worry and perceived cancer risk. The potential for psychological harm needs to be considered when implementing anal cancer screening programmes.