Evaluating human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling among Latinas in the United States: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Latinas experience the greatest cervical cancer incidence compared with other ethnic/racial groups in the United States (US) due in part to significant disparities in screening uptake. Social and structural conditions that impede access to and participation in screening include language barriers, concerns about documentation status, logistical issues (e.g., transportation, limited clinic hours), and cultural beliefs regarding modesty and promiscuity. To overcome these challenges, self-sampling for human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing has emerged as a potentially promising method for promoting cervical cancer screening among this population. Thus, this systematic review aimed to assess the acceptability of HPV self-sampling among US Latinas.

Methods

Using EBSCOho

SUBMITTER: Cora-Cruz MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11327612 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature