Autor: |
Samuel Hinkes, Katrina Ciraldo, Erin Kobetz, Tyler S. Bartholomew, Sarah Rinehart, Nicolette Siringo, Rebecca Barnett, Neha Godbole, Frantzia Jeanty, Morgan Frederick, Hansel E. Tookes |
Jazyk: |
angličtina |
Rok vydání: |
2024 |
Předmět: |
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Zdroj: |
Harm Reduction Journal, Vol 21, Iss 1, Pp 1-6 (2024) |
Druh dokumentu: |
article |
ISSN: |
1477-7517 |
DOI: |
10.1186/s12954-024-00982-3 |
Popis: |
Abstract Introduction Despite having a high risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections, people who inject drugs (PWID) often do not receive recommended HPV screenings due to barriers to healthcare. Guideline-based cervical HPV screening and vaccination can prevent cervical cancer. Low-cost, low-barrier methods for cancer screening and prevention are important for vulnerable communities such as PWID. Methods We examined acceptability of HPV self-sampling at a syringe services program (SSP). Participants with a cervix (n = 49) participated in patient education followed by a survey to assess willingness to perform HPV self-sampling versus standard of care. Results 59% found self-sampling to be acceptable, citing privacy, ease, and quickness. Among those opting for HPV screening delivered by a provider (n = 16), participants cited concerns about adequate sampling (81%) and test accuracy (75%). Notably, only 18% of participants reported complete HPV vaccination. Conclusion Cervical HPV self-sampling was acceptable to PWID. SSP-based efforts to provide preventative health services could place tools for cancer screening into the hands of PWID, a need-to-reach community. |
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