Table 2.
Characteristics of qualitative studies measuring sexual dysfunction and psychosexual outcomes included in the review
| Reference | Country | Age (y) | Number of participants | Study design | Study population | Quality assessment score+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeng et al. [24] | Taiwan | 20–60 | 20 | Semi-structured interviews | Women with high-risk HPV | + |
| Lin et al. [31] | Taiwan | 20–60 | 20 | Semi-structured interviews | Women with high-risk HPV | + |
| (Mixed method study) | US | ≥ 18 |
Qualitative phase: 52 Quantitative phase: 154 |
In‐depth interviews Literature review Expert panel Quantitative survey |
Women HPV+ were recruited from local clinics | ++ |
++ Good quality
+ Average quality
− Poor quality