Acceptability of home-based HPV self-sampling for cervical cancer screening among users and providers in the West region of Cameroon: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The World Health Organization's 90-70-90 goal aims to eliminate cervical cancer (CC) as a public health issue, with a target of up to 70% of women screened by 2030. However, many countries, including Cameroon, are far from achieving this goal. Home-based human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling is a promising approach to improve participation rates. The main objective of this study was to explore the acceptability and feasibility of home-based HPV self-sampling in the West region of Cameroon.

Methods

A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted between January 11 and February 05, 2024, was embedded in a cluster-randomised controlled trial comparing home- vs. hospital-based CC screening. Women eligible for CC screening, male partners or close relati

SUBMITTER: Moukam AMD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12495857 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature