VALHUDES: a protocol for validation of human papillomavirus assays and collection devices for HPV testing on self-samples and urine samples

Offering devices which allow women to take a self-sample may increase uptake for cervical cancer screening among particularly those who do not participate in the regular programme. Several studies have shown that mailing a self-sampling kit to the women's home address generates a greater response compared to mailing of reminder letters recommending collection of a cervical sample by a health professional[1,2]. However, the magnitude of this response gain is very heterogeneous across studies, which suggests that the impact of self-sampling depends on local conditions, context and the design of the screening programme[2].

Source: Journal of Clinical Virology - August 22, 2018 Category: Virology Authors: M. Arbyn, E. Peeters, I. Benoy, D. Vanden Broeck, J. Bogers, P. De Sutter, G. Donders, W. Tjalma, S. Weyers, K. Cuschieri, M. Poljak, J. Bonde, C. Cocuzza, F.H. Zhao, S. Van Keer, A. Vorsters Source Type: research