HPV self-collection for cervical cancer screening among survivors of sexual trauma: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: Intimate partner violence affects 20-30% of women in the United States. Disparities in routine cervical cancer surveillance have been demonstrated in certain populations, including victims of intimate partner violence (IPV). This study examined and assessed the acceptability of high-risk HPV (hrHPV) self-collection among individuals who have experienced IPV. We conducted an observational study using qualitative data collection and analysis. We interviewed individuals with a history of IPV and who currently reside in Oregon. This study identified key themes describing knowledge and attitudes towards cervical cancer screening for individuals who have experienced IPV. They include: guideline knowledge, prior office-based cervical cancer screening experience, barriers to cervical cancer screen

SUBMITTER: Madding RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11395272 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature