Initial Development and Content Validation of a Health-Related Symptom Index for Persons either Treated or Monitored for Anal High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions

Using state-of-the-art qualitative methodology, we have established the content validity of this new instrument, the ANCHOR Anal HSIL Health-Related Symptom Index. Quantitative validation efforts are currently underway. The participant-driven process of developing this tool will facilitate a participant-centered evaluation of the impact on morbidity for treatment of anal HSIL or observation without treatment.