High-risk human papillomavirus detection in self-collected vaginal samples compared with healthcare worker collected cervical samples among women attending gynecology clinics at a tertiary hospital in Pretoria, South Africa

High-risk human papillomavirus detection in self-collected vaginal samples compared with healthcare worker collected cervical samples among women attending gynecology clinics at a tertiary hospital in Pretoria, South Africa

Abstract Background In 2017, the South African National Department of Health (NDoH) Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control Policy was revised. Human papillomavirus (HPV) testing on self-collected samples may offer improved screening uptake. The objectives of the study were to compare the positivity...

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Main Authors: Teboho Amelia Tiiti, Tebogo Loraine Mashishi, Varsetile Varster Nkwinika, Ina Benoy, Selokela Gloria Selabe, Johannes Bogers, Ramokone Lisbeth Lebelo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:Virology Journal
Subjects:
Cervical cancer
Human papillomavirus
HPV-self-sampling
ThinPrep PreservCyt
HPV mRNA testing
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-021-01662-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-021-01662-5

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