Acceptability of self-sample human papillomavirus testing among medically underserved women visiting the emergency department

作者：Montealegre Jane R^*; Landgren Rachel M; Anderson Matthew L; Hoxhaj Shkelzen; Williams Sandra; Robinson David J; Scheurer Michael E; Ramondetta Lois M

来源：Gynecologic Oncology, 2015, 138(2): 317-322.

DOI：10.1016/j.ygyno.2015.05.028

• Human papillomavirus
• Self-testing
• Emergency departments
• Cervical cancer screening

Objective. Self-sample human papillomavirus (HPV) testing in public emergency departments (EDs) may be a viable strategy to opportunistically screen women who otherwise do not attend for regular Papanicolaou test-based cervical cancer screening. We describe the acceptability of self-sample HPV testing among women presenting to two high-volume, urban EDs that primarily care for the medically underserved.
Methods. In 2014, a total of 210 women 21 years of age and older were recruited from two public ED waiting areas following a two-stage cluster sampling design. Questionnaire items inquired about demographics, healthcare access and utilization, history of cervical cancer screening, and acceptability of self-sample HPV testing. Descriptive analyses were performed.
Results. Overall, 34.8% of participants were considered screening non-attendees based on their adherence to the current guidelines for Pap testing every three years. Acceptability of self-sample HPV testing was high, with over 85% of participants reporting that they would be willing to use the test if available. A smaller proportion (58%) was deemed likely to accept self-sample HPV testing in a public ED restroom setting. Primary concerns expressed by women were that the sampling may not be done correctly (64%) and that they may not know how to perform the sampling (39%).
Conclusions. Opportunistic self-sample HPV testing is acceptable to women seeking care at a high-volume, urban emergency care center. The use of this intervention potentially offers a unique strategy to improve cervical cancer screening among high-risk women who otherwise do not attend for Tegular screening.

• 出版日期2015-8