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Objectives: This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) self-swab collection at a Hawaii-based Federally Qualified Health Center in the United States with low cervical cancer screening rates.
Methods: Patients with an indication for cervical cancer screening were approached during their scheduled primary care visit. Consenting participants self-collected a sample for primary HPV testing. After sample collection, participants completed a 5-minute written survey concerning their experience collecting the sample and knowledge of cervical cancer.
Results: From August 2023 through May 2024, 20 participants enrolled and completed the study, including 5 participants who had never undergone any prior cervical cancer screening and 7 participants over the age of 65. The HPV analysis confirmed 1 positive result. Most (17 of 20) of the participants described the self-collection process as very easy or easy. Knowledge of HPV and cervical cancer prevalence was low with only 2 of 20 participants (10%) correctly identifying the prevalence of these conditions.
Conclusions: Self-swab screening for HPV is feasible with high patient satisfaction in the studied population.
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