Self-collected versus medic-collected sampling for human papillomavirus testing among women in Lagos, Nigeria: a comparative study

• Main Authors: Ning Feng (Author), Oliver Ezechi (Author), Mabel Uwandu (Author), Bowofoluwa Sharon Abimbola (Author), Grace Deborah Vincent (Author), Ifeoma Idigbe (Author), Leona Chika Okoli (Author), Mary Adesina (Author), Jane Okwuzu (Author), Rahaman Ademolu Ahmed (Author), Judith Sokei (Author), Joseph Ojonugwa Shaibu (Author), Abidemi Esther Momoh (Author), Omowunmi Sowunmi (Author), Olaoniye Habeebat Labo-Popoola (Author), POPGEC Team (Author), Greg Ohihoin (Author), Agatha David (Author), Emily Nzeribe (Author), Olufemi Olaleye (Author), Xiao-ping Dong (Author), Chika Kingsley Onwuamah (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Objective To evaluate the feasibility and performance of self-collected vaginal swab samples for HPV screening among women in Lagos, Nigeria. Methods A cross-sectional study was implemented from March to August 2020 among sexually active women. Study participants provided same-day paired va...