Acceptability and Feasibility of Callascope Self-Imaging of the Cervix among Women in Ventanilla, Peru: A Mixed Methods Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Barriers that prevent adherence to cervical cancer screening programs in low-income communities include, among others, fear of and discomfort associated with the speculum during pelvic exams and difficulties in accessing health facilities. To address these barriers, a low-cost medical device, the Callascope was developed for self-imaging of the cervix. The device has a 2 MP camera connected to a smartphone and a disposable inserter with an asymmetrical tip to replace the speculum. A pilot study was performed to 1) evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and comfort of women imaging their own cervix with the Callascope, 2) collect information to improve the design of the Callascope prototype, and 3) identify factors related with the ease of use, discomfort of the self-ex

SUBMITTER: Dotson ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10941100 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature