HPV Self-Sampling for Cervical Cancer Screening Among Lesbian, Bisexual, and Queer (LBQ) Women

University of Miami10 enrolled

Overview

The proposed study will examine the implementation of a Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) self-sampling intervention for under screened LBQ women living in South Florida. The study will enroll participants to receive the self-sampling intervention in community venues. The purpose of this study is to pilot the self-sampler for feasibility and acceptability within this underserved population.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

SCREENING

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Cervical Cancer Screening

Interventions

HPV self-samplingBEHAVIORAL

All participants will receive HPV self-sampling intervention. HPV self-sampling is a cervical cancer screening that can be done in private, using a device that is similar to a tampon. This intervention tests for high-risk HPV, the primary cause of cervical cancer. Each participant will complete the intervention one time only.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 25 YearsMax age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Self-identify as lesbian, bisexual, or queer woman * Assigned female sex at birth * English speaking * ages 25-65 years * report not having had a pap smear in the last three years (per USPSTF guidelines) * if age 30 or over, report not having a pap smear/HPV co-test within the past 5 years (per USPSTF guidelines) Exclusion Criteria: * report having had a hysterectomy * report having history of cervical cancer * unable to consent * Pregnant women * Prisoners

Locations (1)

University of Miami

Miami, Florida, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

HPV Self-sampling uptake

Percentage of eligible women who complete HPV self-sampling

Time frame: through study completion, up to 1 year

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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