Feasibility and acceptability of HPV self-collection and testing using Xpert® HPV in Botswana
Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in Botswana. The burden of HPV-related disease is exacerbated by the high rate of HIV infection, which has an estimated prevalence of 22.8% among adults aged 15–49. We implemented a demonstration programme to evaluate the feas...
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doaj-9be9261025c645a3a60e1b3776b24f8e2021-05-05T04:04:16ZengElsevierJournal of Virus Eradication2055-66402019-03-01589Feasibility and acceptability of HPV self-collection and testing using Xpert® HPV in BotswanaMoses Kitheka0Corresponding author: Moses Kitheka, Country Director, Jhpiego, Plot 115, Unit 4 Kgale Mews, Gaborone International Financial Park, Gaborone, Botswana; Country Director, Jhpiego, BotswanaCervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in Botswana. The burden of HPV-related disease is exacerbated by the high rate of HIV infection, which has an estimated prevalence of 22.8% among adults aged 15–49. We implemented a demonstration programme to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of HPV self-collection and testing using Xpert® HPV in Botswana.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2055664020300662 |
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Feasibility and acceptability of HPV self-collection and testing using Xpert® HPV in Botswana |
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Feasibility and acceptability of HPV self-collection and testing using Xpert® HPV in Botswana |
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Feasibility and acceptability of HPV self-collection and testing using Xpert® HPV in Botswana |
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Feasibility and acceptability of HPV self-collection and testing using Xpert® HPV in Botswana |
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Feasibility and acceptability of HPV self-collection and testing using Xpert® HPV in Botswana |
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feasibility and acceptability of hpv self-collection and testing using xpert® hpv in botswana |
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Journal of Virus Eradication |
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Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in Botswana. The burden of HPV-related disease is exacerbated by the high rate of HIV infection, which has an estimated prevalence of 22.8% among adults aged 15–49. We implemented a demonstration programme to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of HPV self-collection and testing using Xpert® HPV in Botswana. |
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