Self-sampling HPV Test
HPV self-sampling helped the increase of screening rate
Barriers to cervical cancer screening
Feelings of embarrassment and shame
Lack of understanding about the importance of HPV or cervical cancer screening or underestimation of the risk of disease
Women living in small rural communities indicated that the time it would take them to drive to clinic for a Pap smear provided a significant barrier to accessing care, because of the disruption to their daily lives and the resulting difficulties with transportation or childcare services
Self-sampling increase cervical cancer screening participation