HPV testing: a mixed-method approach to understand why women prefer self-collection in a middle-income country

HPV testing: a mixed-method approach to understand why women prefer self-collection in a middle-income country

Abstract Background HPV test self-collection has been shown to reduce barriers to cervical screening and increase uptake. However, little is known about women’s preferences when given the choice between self-collected and clinician-collected tests. This paper aims to describe experiences with HPV se...

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Main Authors: Silvina Arrossi, Silvina Ramos, Cecilia Straw, Laura Thouyaret, Liliana Orellana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Argentina
HPV testing
Self-collection
Acceptability
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3474-2

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