Self-collection for HPV-based cervical screening: a qualitative evidence meta-synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer affecting women worldwide, with 85% of the burden estimated to occur among women in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Recent developments in cervical cancer screening include a novel self-collection method for the detection of oncogenic HPV strains in the collected samples. The purpose of this review is to synthesise qualitative research on self-collection for HPV-based testing for cervical screening and identify strategies to increase acceptability and feasibility in different settings, to alleviate the burden of disease.

Methods

This review includes qualitative studies published between 1986 and 2020. A total of 10 databases were searched between August 2018 and May 2020 to identify qualitative studies focu

SUBMITTER: Camara H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8336264 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature