Publications by Anna Francisca Jorge

Publications by authors named "Anna Francisca Jorge"

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Psychological impact, support and information needs for women with an abnormal Pap smear: comparative results of a questionnaire in three European countries.

Joseph Monsonego Javier Cortes Daniel Pereira da Silva Anna Francisca Jorge Patrick Klein

BMC Womens Health

May 2011

Background: Extensive information on cervical cancer is currently available. Its effectiveness in reducing anxiety in women receiving abnormal Pap tests is not clear. We investigated current practices of communicating abnormal Pap results to evaluate women's reactions and determine the sources of information they use subsequently.

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- Anna Francisca Jorge's research primarily focuses on the psychological impacts and informational needs of women diagnosed with abnormal Pap smears, exploring how these factors affect their anxiety and decision-making processes.
- In her 2011 study published in BMC Women's Health, she conducted a comparative analysis of questionnaire responses from women across three European countries to assess their experiences and support needs after receiving abnormal Pap test results.
- The findings suggest that while there is extensive information about cervical cancer, effective communication and emotional support are crucial in alleviating anxiety among women faced with abnormal Pap results, indicating a significant gap in current practices.

Publications by authors named "Anna Francisca Jorge"

Psychological impact, support and information needs for women with an abnormal Pap smear: comparative results of a questionnaire in three European countries.

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