Genital self-sampling for HPV-based cervical cancer screening: a qualitative study of preferences and barriers in rural Ethiopia

Abstract Background In the context of WHO’s “task shifting” project and growing global consensus on primary HPV-based cervical cancer screening, self-sampling is a promising new tool to expand screening access, uptake and coverage for women worldwide. We aimed to explore perceptions and acceptabilit...

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Main Authors: Theresa Brandt, Solomon Berhe Wubneh, Simegnew Handebo, Getu Debalkie, Yohanes Ayanaw, Kassahun Alemu, Felix Jede, Magnus von Knebel Doeberitz, Hermann Bussmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-7354-4