HPV self-sampling in low-resource settings: An overlooked opportunity for cervical cancer screening

Key Points

• The study aims to evaluate the efficacy and acceptability of HPV self-sampling methods for cervical cancer screening in low- and middle-income countries.
• Utilized self-sampling techniques for HPV testing among women in LMICs.
• Assessed the effectiveness and acceptability of these methods in comparison to traditional screening.
• Integrated self-sampling into primary health care programmes.
• Self-sampling methods significantly increased participation rates among women hesitant to seek traditional screening.
• High acceptability levels were reported among users, leading to greater screening uptake.
• Integration of self-sampling into health centres demonstrated potential to enhance access to cervical cancer screening.

Abstract