Opportunities for cancer prevention at syringe services programs: acceptability of HPV self-sampling and vaccination among people who inject drugs

Opportunities for cancer prevention at syringe services programs: acceptability of HPV self-sampling and vaccination among people who inject drugs

Abstract Introduction Despite having a high risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections, people who inject drugs (PWID) often do not receive recommended HPV screenings due to barriers to healthcare. Guideline-based cervical HPV screening and vaccination can prevent cervical cancer. Low-cost, l...

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Main Authors: Samuel Hinkes, Katrina Ciraldo, Erin Kobetz, Tyler S. Bartholomew, Sarah Rinehart, Nicolette Siringo, Rebecca Barnett, Neha Godbole, Frantzia Jeanty, Morgan Frederick, Hansel E. Tookes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
Subjects:
People who inject drugs
Human papillomavirus
Self-sampling
HPV vaccination
Cancer prevention
Syringe services programs
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-024-00982-3

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