Self-sampling for cervical screening offered at the point of invitation: A cross-sectional study of preferences in England.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study assessed preferences for human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling if offered as an alternative to clinician-based screening at the point of invitation for cervical screening.

Setting and methods

An online questionnaire was completed by screening-eligible women living in England (n = 3672). Logistic regressions explored associations between demographic characteristics and screening preferences, stratified by previous screening attendance. Reasons for preferences were also assessed.

Results

Half of participants (51.4%) intended to choose self-sampling, 36.5% preferred clinician screening, 10.5% were unsure, and <2% preferred no screening. More irregular and never attenders chose self-sampling, compared with regular attenders (71.1% and 70.1% vs. 41

SUBMITTER: Drysdale H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9381689 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature