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Home Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake in a Large Community-Based General Screening Population

  • By

  • Elizabeth J. Suh-Burgmann

  • Yun-Yi Hung

  • Tracy Seo

  • Kari Carlson

  • Julie A. Schmittdiel

  • June 26, 2026

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    Self-collected vaginal sampling for HPV is a guideline-endorsed cervical cancer screening option that may improve participation rates.

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    In a study, 13,714 patients were offered home screening, with 2.3% identified as overdue for screening.

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    The opt-in rate for home kits was 18.6%, with higher rates among older patients, those with higher comorbidity, and White patients.

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    Sample return rate was 54.0%, associated with older age, White race, and prior screening adherence.

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    Lower opt-in rates were observed in patients with unknown screening history or no recorded BMI, indicating potential health system engagement issues.

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Home Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake in a Large Community-Based General Screening Population

  • by Elizabeth J. Suh-Burgmann, Yun-Yi Hung, Tracy Seo, Kari Carlson, Julie A. Schmittdiel

  • June 26, 2026

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