Background:
HPV is a ubiquitous infection among those who are or have been sexually active. While much remains unknown about the virus with women, HPV information for men is even scarcer. As patients and/or partners of those diagnosed with the virus, men need sources of information and support.

Objective:
To improve and develop more tailored HPV programs by better understanding the topics of greatest concern to men using ASHA's HPV services.

Method:
From January 1, 2004 to December 7, 2005 all emails to HPVnet from clients who self-identified as male were evaluated and data were quantitatively analyzed (n=518).

Result:
Client's concerns, in descending order of frequency, included transmission, testing, natural history, psychosocial, and risk reduction. Men who were diagnosed with HPV inquired more often about natural history of the virus and treatment options, while men whose partners were diagnosed with HPV more frequently asked about risk reduction.

Conclusion:
Men diagnosed with HPV have similar, but not identical, issues to address as those in a relationship with someone who is diagnosed with the virus, and both groups need resources for education and guidance.

Implications:
Advances in diagnostics will likely increase the number of those diagnosed with HPV, and headlines about pending vaccines means HPV will continue receiving attention from the lay public. Whether as patients or partners, men have questions about both the medical and emotional impact of an HPV diagnosis. There is a need for materials and services (such as those provided by ASHA) to address what will likely be an expanding demand for HPV education and counseling.