Acceptability of self-sampling in Portuguese women: The good, the bad or the ugly?

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2017

Autores

Silva, J (Autor) Outra; Cerqueira, F (Autor) Outra; Rui Medeiros (Autor) ICBAS

Revista

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Título: Sexual Health

Vol. 14

Páginas: 298-300

ISSN: 1448-5028

Indexação

Scopus - 10 Citações

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ID Authenticus: P-00Q-6RB

DOI: 10.1071/sh16077

Abstract (EN): Background: Self-sampling is a less costly approach that has been used for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 313 Portuguese women assessed the acceptability of cervicovaginal self-sampling. Results: Self-sampling was a well-accepted method [75.7%; 95% confidence interval (CI) 70.5-80.2], and the majority of women felt no pain (67.4%; 95% CI 61.9-72.5), no discomfort (70.9%; 95% CI 65.5-75.8) and no complexity (76.4%; 95% CI 71.2-80.9). The willingness to repeat self-sampling was high (89.5%; 95% CI 85.4-92.5). Compared to physician-sampling, women reported a preference for self-sampling (58.1%; 95% CI 52.5-63.6), as it was more comfortable (67.1%; 95% CI 61.5-72.2) and caused less pain (16.3%; 95% CI 12.5-20.9) and embarrassment (13.4%; 95% CI 9.9-17.8). Conclusion: Offering self-sampling for HPV testing may improve screening participation rates and overcome women's embarrassment regarding physician examination. © 2017 CSIRO.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica