Human papillomavirus self-sampling versus provider-sampling in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review of accuracy, acceptability, cost, uptake, and equity

IntroductionHPV self-sampling is a relatively new, cost-effective and widely accepted method, however, uptake in LMICs remains limited. We aimed to map out the evidence and identify gaps in accuracy, acceptability, cost, equity and uptake of self-sampling vs. provider-sampling in LMICs.MethodsWe sea...

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Main Authors: Jenifer Akoth Otieno, Lisa Were, Moriasi Nyanchoka, Easter Olwanda, Mercy Mulaku, Xiaohui Sem, Mikashmi Kohli, Jessica Markby, Angela Muriuki, Eleanor Ochodo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1439164/full