ReviewCanadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien2017
Emerging role of HPV self-sampling in cervical cancer screening for hard-to-reach women: Focused literature review.
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92 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 128 citations in OpenAlex.
- Evaluating human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling among Latinas in the United States: A systematic review.Cancer medicine · 2024Pooled it
- HPV self-sampling for cervical cancer screening: a systematic review of values and preferences.BMJ global health · 2021Pooled it
- Self-sampling tools to increase cancer screening among underserved patients: a pilot randomized controlled trial.JNCI cancer spectrum · 2024Trial
- Human papillomavirus self-testing among unscreened and under-screened Māori, Pasifika and Asian women in Aotearoa New Zealand: A preference survey among responders and interviews with clinical-trial nonresponders.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2022Trial
- Veil-Based Collector Device Enabling Self-Collected Cervicovaginal Sampling for Site-of-Care Primary HPV-Based Cervical Cancer and Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening: A Pilot Feasibility Study in Romania.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Motivation, capacity and opportunities for cervical cancer home-based vaginal self-sampling in Réunion Island: a qualitative study.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Cervical Cancer Screening With Human Papillomavirus Self-Collection Testing in an Opioid Treatment Program.JAMA network open · 2026Article
- Breast, Cervical, and Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates in Women Aged 45 to 64 Years.JAMA network open · 2026Article
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- Experiences with HPV self-sampling in India: advancing cervical cancer prevention and screening.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Differential Uptake and Release of Female Genital Secretions Components and HPV DNA by Veil, Swab, and Vaginal Tampon.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Factors associated with women's choice for mode of cervical sampling in future cervical cancer screening.PloS one · 2026Article
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- Evaluating The Feasibility and Acceptability of Cervical Cancer Screening in an Urban Slum Community by HPV Self-Sampling With the Aid of Telecounselling: Lessons Learnt.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2025Article
- Moroccan and Pakistani women's knowledge and perceptions on cervical cancer screening and HPV self-sampling acceptability in Catalonia, Spain: a mixed-methods study.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- Individual-level characteristics and geospatial factors associated with cervical cancer screening participation in Alberta, Canada: a population-based cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2025Article
- The Use of Self-Sampling Devices via a Smartphone Application to Encourage Participation in Cervical Cancer Screening: A Pilot Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Syndemic Synergy of HPV, HIV, and HSV-2 for Oncogenic HPV Replication in Female Sex Workers.Tropical medicine and infectious disease · 2025Article
- Juntas Contra el Virus del Papiloma Humano: protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial of an HPV self-sampling intervention for underscreened Latinas.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2025Article
- Recommendations for a Communication Strategy to Support Informed Decision-Making About Self or Clinician Sampling for Cervical Screening in the UK: Qualitative Study.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2025Article
32 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Abstract
objectiveTo provide a focused critical review of the literature on the acceptability, feasibility, and uptake of human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling among hard-to-reach women. QUALITY OF EVIDENCE: A focused search to obtain relevant literature published in English between 1997 and 2015 was done using PubMed and EMBASE using search terms including MAIN MESSAGE: Human papillomavirus self-sampling was found to be highly acceptable and feasible among these hard-to-reach women across most studies. Mailing of self-sampling kits has been shown to increase participation among hard-to reach women. Some concerns remain regarding adherence to further follow-up among high-risk women with positive test results for HPV after screening.
conclusionThere is a strong body of evidence to support the usefulness of HPV self-sampling in increasing participation of hard-to-reach women in screening programs (level I evidence). Convenience, privacy, ease of use, and, likely, cost-effectiveness of HPV self-sampling are driving forces in its emerging role in cervical cancer screening among hard-to-reach women. Key barriers to participation could be addressed by overcoming disparities in HPV-related knowledge and perceptions about cervical cancer screening.
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