Acceptability and Feasibility of Human Papilloma Virus Self-Sampling for Cervical Cancer Screening.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Women in safety-net institutions are less likely to receive cervical cancer screening. Human papilloma virus (HPV) self-sampling is an alternative method of cervical cancer screening. We examine the acceptability and feasibility of HPV self-sampling among patients and clinic staff in two safety-net clinics in Miami.

Materials and methods

Haitian and Latina women aged 30-65 years with no Pap smear in the past 3 years were recruited. Women were offered HPV self-sampling or traditional Pap smear screening. The acceptability of HPV self-sampling among patients and clinic staff was assessed. If traditional screening was preferred the medical record was reviewed.

Results

A total of 180 women were recruited (134 Latinas and 46 Haitian). HPV self-sampling was selec

SUBMITTER: Ilangovan K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5311459 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature