Under NHS screening, cervical samples taken during smear tests are examined for human papillomavirus (HPV).
Around 13 high-risk types of HPV cause 99.7 per cent of cervical cancersOnly 12 per cent of women fully understand cervical screening and the vital testing that goes with it, a charity has warned.
The latter refers to a group of viruses that can be transmitted through sexual contact but do not cause issues in most people.Under NHS screening, cervical samples taken during smear tests are examined for HPV. A poll by YouGov for King’s College London found only around one in eight could identify how HPV testing is used.
Professor Jo Waller, from Queen Mary University of London, said: ‘While positive strides have been made to increase awareness, research reveals major gaps in understanding of approaches to screening.‘Improving awareness can help to reduce uncertainty and confusion about results. It will also help people understand reasoning behind any updates to the programme, such as changes to intervals between appointments.
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