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- Title
Under-screened Māori women talk about HPV self-testing cervical screening clinical pathways.
- Abstract
While HPV self-testing has the potential to improve access to cervical screening and reduce inequities for Māori, care must be taken in the delivery of screening and colposcopy results, according to a Kaupapa Māori qualitative study. The study enrolled 28 Māori women aged 25-69 years who had not been screened for HPV in more than 4 years. After HPV self-testing, 22 women returned a negative test, while 6 had a positive test and underwent colposcopy. Women felt the HPV self-test was empowering and promoted bodily autonomy, although some were concerned about the use of new technology. The women who returned a positive test had many fears, which were compounded by seeking out information on the internet. The importance of support and responsive care when attending colposcopy was emphasised.
- Subjects
PAPILLOMAVIRUSES; PATIENT self-monitoring; COLPOSCOPY
- Publication
Maori Health Research Review, 2021, Issue 94, p2
- ISSN
1178-6191
- Publication type
Article