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This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of self-sampling for cervical cancer screening in Pirkanmaa.

Introducing self‐sampling for cervical cancer screening: A regional implementation study in Pirkanmaa, Finland

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Randomized trial evaluates self-sampling for cervical cancer screening in women, indicating strong acceptability and feasibility.

This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of self-sampling for cervical cancer screening in Pirkanmaa.
Study reported on self-sampling as part of the cervical cancer routine screening (NCT06931184) targeting non-attenders in Pirkanmaa.
Women received reminder letters offering an opt-in self-sampling option with a kit containing materials for sample collection.
Participants completed online questionnaires at kit order and 60 days later to assess acceptability.
Of 16,289 reminder letters, 329 self-sampling kits were ordered, resulting in a 1.9% sample return rate with 304 samples.
HPV was detected in 6.9% of samples, with one case of histological HSIL identified.
Participants reported ease of use and comfort, with nearly all recommending the self-sampling method to others.

Kyllönen et al. (2026) studied this question.

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