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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1343-1350 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2024 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Human papillomavirus
- access barriers; self-collection
- cervical cancer screening
- urine