Point-of-care testing with Xpert HPV for single-visit, screen-and-treat for cervical cancer prevention: a demonstration study in South Africa

Abstract Human papillomavirus (HPV)-based screen-and-treat (SAT) is recommended but implementation presents operational challenges. We implemented HPV-SAT at a research site in Khayelitsha, South Africa, screening 3062 women aged 30–65 years (44% women living with HIV [WHIV]). All were screened usin...

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Main Authors: Lynette Denny, Rakiya Saidu, Rosalind Boa, Nomonde Mbatani, Delivette Castor, Jennifer Moodley, Louise Kuhn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-09-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-43467-2