Mailed HPV self-sampling for cervical cancer screening among underserved minority women: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Underserved ethnic minority women experience significant disparities in cervical cancer incidence and mortality, mainly due to lack of cervical cancer screening. Barriers to Pap smear screening include lack of knowledge, lack of health insurance and access, and cultural beliefs regarding disease prevention. In our previous SUCCESS trial, we demonstrated that HPV self-sampling delivered by a community health worker (CHW) is efficacious in circumventing these barriers. This approach increased screening uptake relative to navigation to Pap smear screening. SUCCESS trial participants, as well as our community partners, provided feedback that women may prefer the HPV self-sampler to be delivered through the mail, such that they would not need to schedule an appointment with t

SUBMITTER: Kobetz E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5237204 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature