2024
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-5299263/v1
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Understanding Hesitancy: Barriers to HR-HPV Self-Sampling Among Women at High Risk for Cervical Cancer in Latvia

Natalija Berza,
Inese Stars,
Jana Zodzika
et al.

Abstract: Background High-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) is the leading cause of cervical cancer. Screening is one of the main cornerstones of cervical cancer prevention. Self-sampling for HR-HPV is introduced to improve patient involvement in the screening program. The study aimed to understand the hesitancy and barriers to self-sampling among high-risk women who are at risk of developing cervical cancer. Methods This qualitative study employed semi-structured telephone interviews to explore the factors behind t… Show more

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