Example of codes Sub-categories Categories
-Ambiguity about the effect of the virus on male fertility -Asking about the need for male GWs’ treatment before conception
a. Adverse Effects of HPV on Male Fertility
1. Concerns about Fertility potential
-The effects of HPV on reproductive hormones and menstrual cycle -Concerns about infertility due to persistent high-risk HPV and subsequent cancer -Attributing the failure of assisted reproductive techniques (ART) to the HPV
b. Negative Effect of HPV on Female Fertility
-Fear of Cervical infertility following invasive treatments (cryotherapy, LEEP, and conization) -The impact of the vaccine on hormones and the menstrual cycle -Fear of Infertility following HPV Vaccination
c. Threatened Female Fertility Association with Treatments and Vaccine
-Concerns about Increasing Genital Warts during pregnancy -Worrying about weakening immune system during pregnancy -Limitation of performing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions (colposcopy-biopsy) in pregnancy -Postponing pregnancy for fear of progression of the disease
a. Threatened Mother’s health during pregnancy
2. Pregnancy Concerns
-Fear of miscarriage due to HPV -Concerns about preterm birth due to HPV -Performing the cesarean section due to HPV
b. Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
-Fear of Negative effects of GWs’ Medications on the fetus -Concerns about the Safety of HPV Vaccine in pregnancy -Fear of Transferring HPV to the fetus
c. Harm to the Fetus
-Worrying about infecting the infant via breast milk and nursing a. Fear of Infecting Newborn 3. Non-Pregnancy Reproductive Concerns
-Not using condom -Worries about the Negative effect of Hormonal contraception on Abnormalities -Need to a safe method of contraception
b. Concerns related to Contraception Method
-Concerns about the effect of the virus on premature menopause c. Fear of Premature Menopause
-Attributing Family history of Gynecologic Cancer to HPV d. Fear of Cervical Cancer
-Fear of Cervical Cancer following HPV infection e. Fear of Familial Cancer due to HPV