Cost-Effectiveness of Home-Based Self-Sampling vs Clinician Sampling for Anal Precancer Screening.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Anal cancer screening is recommended for high-risk populations, particularly sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals. However, the cost-effectiveness of home-based self-sampling in increasing anal cancer screening uptake has not yet been evaluated in the US.

Objective

To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of home-based anal self-sampling compared with clinic-based screening among SGM individuals.

Design, setting, and participants

This economic evaluation used data from a 2-group randomized clinical trial conducted in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from January 2020 to August 2022, enrolling SGM individuals aged 25 years or older. Participants were randomized to home-based self-sampling or clinic-based screening. Costs for home-based screening were obtained from th

SUBMITTER: Damgacioglu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12771244 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature