An outreach strategy to increase uptake of vaginal self-sampling for cervical cancer screening in older French women: The RIDECA interventional research protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In France, approximately 40% of women, including menopausal women, do not participate in cervical cancer screening. Many studies and meta-analyses have shown that self-sampling devices for high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) testing are valuable tools to increase participation. The success of self-sampling screening strategies depends on several factors, including the manner and circumstances in which the women are invited to participate. The acceptability and effectiveness of these strategies should be evaluated before further implementation.

Objectives

The primary objective is to evaluate the uptake of cervical cancer screening in under-screened women, based on a direct offer of a vaginal self-sampling device by a midwife.

Design

RIDECA is an interven

SUBMITTER: Lareyre O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11526275 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature