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...
Main Author: | Moses Kitheka |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Virus Eradication |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2055664020300662 |
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