Perceived acceptability of self-administered topical therapy for cervical precancer treatment among women undergoing cervical cancer screening in Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Innovative strategies are urgently needed to meet the World Health Organization's 2030 target of treating 90% of women with precancerous cervical lesions, especially in countries most affected by cervical cancer. We assessed the acceptability of self-administered intravaginal therapies for treating cervical precancer in women undergoing cervical cancer screening and precancer treatment in Kenya.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study among women aged 18 to 65 years undergoing cervical cancer screening or precancer treatment between January and October 2023 in Kisumu County, Kenya. Participants completed a questionnaire about their perceptions and perceived acceptability of self- or provider-administered topical therapies for cervical precancer treatment. Quanti

SUBMITTER: Mungo C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10996722 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature