Call to Action: Advocating for Alternatives to Cervical Cytology

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Abstract

The decline in cervical cancer incidence in the United States has not been uni-form and has been influenced by access to care. Hence, we must explore cervical cancer screening routes that do not require a provider visit. This commentary is a call to action that highlights alternatives to cervical cancer screening, specifically the use of self-collected vaginal samples for testing and urine human papillomavirus (HPV) testing. We further must standardize protocols and provide resources to make these alternatives successful.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1343-1350
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved
Volume35
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Human papillomavirus
  • access barriers; self-collection
  • cervical cancer screening
  • urine

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