Readiness to transition to HPV self-collection from VIA screening: a mixed methods health systems assessment from Tamil Nadu, India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As a frontrunner in introducing cervical screening in India, the state of Tamil Nadu urgently needs to consider how to improve screening rates and switch to Human Papillomavirus (HPV) detection tests.

Methods

We used a mixed methods design to assess the readiness of the state health system for delivering the current cervical screening program, as well as for future HPV self-collection. Following a desk review, we surveyed 14 government health facilities in three districts of Tamil Nadu and calculated overall and domain-specific (service utilization, service availability, general service, cervical screening) readiness scores as percentages. We conducted four interviews and five focus group discussions with 37 participants [managers, primary care nurses, community h

SUBMITTER: Oommen AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12751595 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature