Factors Influencing Management of Human Papilloma Virus: Case Report of a Young Mexican Woman

Abstract

Purpose: Human papilloma virus infection is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide. An understanding of psychosocial and situational factors that influence women who have Human papilloma virus to use protective behavior is important for implementation of strategies contributing to consistent use of protective behaviors and timely diagnosis and treatment for those with Human papilloma virus infection. Methods: A case study is presented, exemplifying the multitude of psychosocial, cultural and situational factors potentially impacting health promotion behaviors among Mexican women. Results: Being a carrier of Human papilloma virus infection affects women emotionally and impacts interpersonal and sexual relationships thus identifying importance of these factors for Human papilloma virus management. Multiple personal and situational factors strongly influence Human papilloma virus management including knowledge about Human papilloma virus infection, communication with sexual partners and importantly the presence of machismo. Conclusion: Human papilloma virus infection impacts women’s health worldwide with variation in management of psychosocial and situational clinical dilemmas according to national and institutional health standards.