Psychological distress in cervical cancer screening: results from a German online survey.

Matthias JentschkeR LehmannN DrewsA HanselM SchmitzP Hillemanns

Published in: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics (2020)

Abnormal results in cervical cancer screening have an impact on patients' psychology, irrespective of the knowledge and severity of the findings. Better information concerning risks and benefits of cervical cancer screening and about the meaning of the outcome of its procedures are required to decrease this anxiety.

Keyphrases

cervical cancer screening
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
healthcare
health information
peritoneal dialysis
sleep quality
social media
palliative care