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Park BM, Kim S, Choi J, Song Y, Park S. Accuracy of real-time PCR assays for human papillomavirus using urine samples: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Microbiol 2025; 63:e0135224. [PMID: 40162806 PMCID: PMC12077123 DOI: 10.1128/jcm.01352-24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2025] [Indexed: 04/02/2025] Open
Abstract
This study aims to assess the diagnostic accuracy of real-time PCR assays for detecting human papillomavirus (HPV) in urine samples through a systematic review and meta-analysis. A comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase, and Springer databases (2014-2024) was conducted. Studies comparing urine-based HPV tests with cervical samples as the reference standard were included. Diagnostic accuracy measures such as sensitivity, specificity, diagnostic odds ratio (DOR), likelihood ratios (LR+ and LR-), percent agreement, and Cohen's kappa were calculated. Heterogeneity was assessed using the Higgins' I² index, and subgroup analyses were performed based on HPV test type and urine volume. The study revealed that 15 studies met the inclusion criteria, with pooled sensitivity of urine-based HPV tests at 0.82 (95% CI, 0.78-0.86), specificity at 0.91 (95% CI, 0.87-0.94), positive LR at 9.5 (95% CI, 6.3-14.3), negative LR at 0.19 (95% CI, 0.16-0.24), DOR at 49 (95% CI, 32-75), and the area under the curve at 0.92 (95% CI, 0.90-0.94), with significant heterogeneity observed (I² >50%), particularly in sensitivity and specificity, and subgroup analysis indicating that urine volumes ≤20 mL demonstrated higher sensitivity compared to those >20 mL, despite this finding being based on a limited number of studies. Results suggest that urine-based HPV testing shows strong diagnostic accuracy and could be a viable alternative to cervical swabs, with potential benefits for increasing screening accessibility, especially in areas with limited healthcare resources, despite some variability and limitations in the data.IMPORTANCEThis study is significant as it thoroughly evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of real-time PCR assays for human papillomavirus (HPV) detection in urine samples through a rigorous systematic review and meta-analysis. By integrating data from multiple databases and comparing urine-based HPV tests with the established cervical sample reference standard, the study provides valuable insights into the effectiveness and reliability of non-invasive HPV screening methods. The findings demonstrate that urine-based tests exhibit high sensitivity and specificity, offering a promising alternative to traditional cervical swabs. This advancement has significant implications for increasing accessibility to HPV screening, particularly in under-resourced settings, thereby potentially enhancing cervical cancer prevention efforts on a broader scale. The study not only fills a critical gap in HPV screening methodologies but also supports the development of more inclusive and practical public health strategies for combating cervical cancer.
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- Byeong-Min Park
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- Department of Health Promotion, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, National Children’s Medical Center, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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Faludi Vargáné E, Ghanem AS, Nguyen CM, Pataki J, Szőllősi GJ, Nagy AC. Influencing factors on attendance in cervical cancer screening among women with diabetes in Hungary: a cross-sectional study using European Health Interview Surveys 2009-2019. Front Oncol 2025; 15:1501654. [PMID: 40365342 PMCID: PMC12069032 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2025.1501654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2025] [Indexed: 05/15/2025] Open
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Introduction With this study, we examined the participation in cervical cancer screening among women with diabetes and the influencing factors of attendance. Methods Data from the European Health Interview Surveys in Hungary (2009, 2014, 2019) were analyzed with multivariate and multiple logistic regressions. Results A higher level of education (OR=2.56, 95% CI: 1.03-6.33 in the case of secondary level in 2014; and OR=3.09, 95% CI: 1.17-8.13 in the case of tertiary level in 2019, OR= 2.24, 95% CI: 1.12-4.46 in the case of tertiary level in the pooled data), a perceived good economic situation (OR=2.31, 95% CI: 1.30-4.09 in the pooled data), participation in breast cancer screening (OR= 5.41, 95% CI: 3.49-8.38 in the pooled data), and social support (OR= 2.04 95% CI: 1.03-4.03 in 2019) have a positive effect on participation in screening. Taking prescription drugs (OR= 0.31 95% CI: 0.12-0.83, in the pooled data), lower economic status (OR=0.25 95% CI:0.07-0.88, in 2009) and worse perceived health (OR= 0.20, 95% CI: 0.06-0.64 in 2014) can be considered factors with a negative effect. Conclusion This study identified groups with low participation rates and made it clear that those groups with unfavorable health factors (bad financial status, bad perceived health, taking prescription drugs) participate the least in screening.
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- Eszter Faludi Vargáné
- Department of Integrative Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Health Informatics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Health Informatics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Integrative Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Coordination Center for Research in Social Sciences, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
- Gottsegen György National Cardiovascular Center, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Health Informatics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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Descamps P, Bosch Jose FX, Monsonego J, Neisingh O, Nguyen L, O'Connor M. Cervical cancer screening: Sharing best practices and addressing common challenges in cervical cancer screening programs. Int J Cancer 2025; 156:679-681. [PMID: 39460737 PMCID: PMC11621996 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.35220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2024] [Revised: 09/13/2024] [Accepted: 10/01/2024] [Indexed: 10/28/2024]
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- Philippe Descamps
- Co‐Chair, ACCESS Consensus Group, Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyUniversity Hospital AngersAngersFrance
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- Co‐founder, Clinical Oncologist and EpidemiologistHPV Information Center (ICO and IARC), HPV World (HPW)BarcelonaSpain
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- Independent Consultant and Public Affairs Advisorwith extensive working experience at WOMEN Inc. and UN Women, and Member of the European Economic and Social Committee on Behalf of Gender Equality Civil SocietyAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- Director of Cytopathology and Associate Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Unity Health TorontoUniversity of TorontoTorontoOntarioCanada
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Huntington S, Smith JS, Nuttall D, Polokaova A, Smith PM, Hamlyn-Williams C, Adams E. Evidence from Europe on implementation, participation and performance of self-collection for cervical cancer screening. Future Oncol 2024:1-12. [PMID: 39445605 DOI: 10.1080/14796694.2024.2409625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 09/24/2024] [Indexed: 10/25/2024] Open
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Cervical cancer screening programs reduce the number of cervical cancer cases and deaths, but the success of any screening program is dependent on high participant uptake and coverage and many European countries are observing declining cervical cancer screening coverage to below national targets. Self-collection of vaginal samples for human papillomavirus testing, also termed self-sampling, is one strategy which is being introduced to try to increase screening coverage by removing barriers to participation and it has attracted growing interest and support globally. Informed by peer-reviewed and gray literature, this narrative review starts with a case study from the Netherlands and outlines the self-collection landscape in Europe within the themes of program implementation and relative test performance. It highlights some of the current evidence gaps needed to inform policy decisions on the use of self-collection within screening programs.
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- UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599
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- Discipline of Histopathology, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- CERVIVA - the Irish Cervical Screening Consortium, Dublin, Ireland
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Buelens C, Stabel M, Wildiers A, Peremans L, Van Hal G, Van Doorsselaere L, Lievens A, Vorsters A, Van Keer S, Verhoeven V. Experiences and Perceptions of Cervical Cancer Screening Using Self-Sampling among Under-Screened Women in Flanders. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:1704. [PMID: 39273727 PMCID: PMC12045144 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12171704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2024] [Revised: 08/18/2024] [Accepted: 08/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024] Open
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Primary Human Papillomavirus (HPV) screening on samples collected by women themselves has proven to be an effective strategy for cervical cancer screening (CCS) and may increase participation rates in women who do not partake (regularly) in screening. The aim of this study is to investigate reasons for non-participation and perceptions of CCS using self-sampling methods among under-screened women in Flanders. Individual interviews with 15 underscreened women aged 30-64 years were conducted. During the interviews, participants were given the opportunity to try out a urine and vaginal self-sampling kit. Thematic analysis was based on Ajzen's model of the Theory of Planned Behavior. The results showed that 14 out of 15 participants were more likely to participate in CCS if they had the option to self-sample. One of the main findings was a lack of knowledge on different aspects of cervical cancer. Most women had a positive attitude toward cancer screening and primary prevention such as HPV vaccination. Subjective norms were influenced by healthcare professionals, peers, and organized government initiatives. Informational, organizational, contextual, and emotional factors were mentioned as barriers as well as facilitators for participation. Additionally, high self-efficacy was considered to make self-sampling more convenient. All women showed the intention to use at least one method of self-sampling. We can conclude that women who do not participate in CCS would be more motivated to participate using self-sampling methods. Adequate education and guidance should be provided.
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- Charlotte Buelens
- Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, Primary and Interdisciplinary Care Antwerp, University of Antwerp, 2610 Antwerp, Belgium (L.P.); (V.V.)
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- Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, Primary and Interdisciplinary Care Antwerp, University of Antwerp, 2610 Antwerp, Belgium (L.P.); (V.V.)
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- Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, Primary and Interdisciplinary Care Antwerp, University of Antwerp, 2610 Antwerp, Belgium (L.P.); (V.V.)
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- Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, Primary and Interdisciplinary Care Antwerp, University of Antwerp, 2610 Antwerp, Belgium (L.P.); (V.V.)
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- Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, University of Antwerp, 2610 Antwerp, Belgium;
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- Centre for the Evaluation of Vaccination, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Institute, University of Antwerp, 2650 Antwerp, Belgium (A.V.); (S.V.K.)
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- Marketing Department, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Antwerp, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium;
- U-MaMi Consortium, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Centre for the Evaluation of Vaccination, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Institute, University of Antwerp, 2650 Antwerp, Belgium (A.V.); (S.V.K.)
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- Centre for the Evaluation of Vaccination, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Institute, University of Antwerp, 2650 Antwerp, Belgium (A.V.); (S.V.K.)
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- Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, Primary and Interdisciplinary Care Antwerp, University of Antwerp, 2610 Antwerp, Belgium (L.P.); (V.V.)
- U-MaMi Consortium, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium
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Devi S, Gangarde R, Deokar S, Muqeemuddin SF, Awasthi SR, Shekhar S, Sonchhatra R, Joshi S. Public health nurse perspectives on predicting nonattendance for cervical cancer screening through classification, ensemble, and deep learning models. Public Health Nurs 2024; 41:781-797. [PMID: 38757647 DOI: 10.1111/phn.13334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Women's attendance to cervical cancer screening (CCS) is a major concern for healthcare providers in community. This study aims to use the various algorithms that can accurately predict the most barriers of women for nonattendance to CS. DESIGN The real-time data were collected from women presented at OPD of primary health centers (PHCs). About 1046 women's data regarding attendance and nonattendance to CCS were included. In this study, we have used three models, classification, ensemble, and deep learning models, to compare the specific accuracy and AU-ROC for predicting non-attenders for CC. RESULTS The current model employs 22 predictors, with soft voting in ensemble models showing slightly higher specificity (96%) and sensitivity (93%) than weighted averaging. Bagging excels with the highest accuracy (98.49%), specificity (97.3%), and ideal sensitivity (100%) with an AUC of 0.99. Classification models reveal Naive Bayes with higher specificity (97%) but lower sensitivity (91%) than Logistic Regression. Random Forest and Neural Network achieve the highest accuracy (98.49%), with an AUC of 0.98. In deep learning, LSTM has an accuracy of 95.68%, higher specificity (97.60%), and lower sensitivity (93.42%) compared to other models. MLP and NN showed the highest AUC values of 0.99. CONCLUSION Employing ensemble and deep learning models proved most effective in predicting barriers to nonattendance in cervical screening.
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- Seeta Devi
- Symbiosis College of Nursing (SCON), Symbiosis International Deemed University (SIDU), Pune, India
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- Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Symbiosis International Deemed University (SIDU), Pune, India
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- Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Symbiosis International Deemed University (SIDU), Pune, India
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- Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Symbiosis International Deemed University (SIDU), Pune, India
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- Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Symbiosis International Deemed University (SIDU), Pune, India
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- Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Symbiosis International Deemed University (SIDU), Pune, India
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- Symbiosis College of Nursing (SCON), Symbiosis International Deemed University (SIDU), Pune, India
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Descamps P, Dixon S, Bosch Jose FX, Kyrgiou M, Monsonego J, Neisingh O, Nguyen L, O'Connor M, Smith JS. Turning the tide-Recommendations to increase cervical cancer screening among women who are underscreened. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2024; 166 Suppl 1:3-21. [PMID: 38853590 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.15600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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- Philippe Descamps
- Co-Chair, ACCESS Consensus Group, Professor and Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Angers, Former Vice President of FIGO, and President of International Relations Committee, CNGOF (French College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists), Angers, France
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- Former Co-Chair, ACCESS Consensus Group, Former CEO, Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust, London, UK
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- Clinical Oncologist, Epidemiologist, Co-founder, HPV Information Center (ICO and IARC), Director, HPV World (HPW), Barcelona, Spain
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- Consultant Surgeon in Gynecology and Gynecological Oncology, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Gynecologist-Oncologist, Founding President of EUROGIN, President of 1000 Femmes 1000 Vies Patient Association, Paris, France
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- Independent Consultant and Public Affairs Advisor, with Extensive Working Experience at WOMEN Inc. and UN Women, and Member of the European Economic and Social Committee on behalf of Gender Equality Civil Society, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Director of Cytopathology and Assistant Professor, Unity Health Toronto, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Research Officer, National Screening Service Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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Castañeda KM, Sidorenkov G, Mourits MJE, van der Vegt B, Siebers AG, Vermeulen KM, Schuuring E, Wisman GBA, de Bock GH. Impact of health-related behavioral factors on participation in a cervical cancer screening program: the lifelines population-based cohort. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:2376. [PMID: 38037016 PMCID: PMC10688458 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-17293-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Regular participation in cervical cancer screening is critical to reducing mortality. Although certain sociodemographic factors are known to be associated with one-time participation in screening, little is known about other factors that could be related to regular participation. Therefore, this study evaluated the association between health-related behavioral factors and regular participation in cervical cancer screening. METHODS The Lifelines population-based cohort was linked to data for cervical cancer screening from the Dutch Nationwide Pathology Databank. We included women eligible for all four screening rounds between 2000 and 2019, classifying them as regular (4 attendances), irregular (1-3 attendances), and never participants. Multinomial logistic regression was performed to evaluate the association between behavioral factors and participation regularity, with adjustment made for sociodemographic factors. RESULTS Of the 48,325 included women, 55.9%, 35.1%, and 9% were regular, irregular, and never screening participants. After adjustment for sociodemographic factors, the likelihood of irregular or never screening participation was increased by smoking, obesity, marginal or inadequate sleep duration, alcohol consumption and low physical activity, while it was decreased by hormonal contraception use. CONCLUSION An association exists between unhealthy behavioral factors and never or irregular participation in cervical cancer screening.
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- Kelly M Castañeda
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, 9700 RB, Groningen, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, 9700 RB, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynaecologic Oncology, Cancer Research Center Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology & Medical Biology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, 9700 RB, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Dutch Nationwide Pathology Databank, PALGA, 3991 SZ, Houten, the Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, 9700 RB, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology & Medical Biology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, 9700 RB, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynaecologic Oncology, Cancer Research Center Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, 9700 RB, Groningen, the Netherlands
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Aitken CA, Inturrisi F, Kaljouw S, Nieboer D, Siebers AG, Melchers WJG, van den Brule AJC, Molijn A, Hinrichs JWJ, Niesters HGM, van Kemenade FJ, Berkhof J, de Kok IMCM. Sociodemographic Characteristics and Screening Outcomes of Women Preferring Self-Sampling in the Dutch Cervical Cancer Screening Programme: A Population-Based Study. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2023; 32:183-192. [PMID: 36099416 PMCID: PMC9900317 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-22-0712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In the Netherlands, lower high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) positivity but higher cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) 2+ detection were found in self-collected compared with clinician-collected samples. To investigate the possible reason for these differences, we compared sociodemographic and screening characteristics of women and related these to screening outcomes. METHODS We extracted data from PALGA on all primary hrHPV screens and associated follow-up tests for 857,866 screened women, invited in 2017 and 2018. We linked these data with sociodemographic data from Statistics Netherlands. Logistic regression was performed for hrHPV positivity and CIN 2+/3+ detection. RESULTS Out of the 857,866 women, 6.8% chose to use a self-sampling device. A higher proportion of self-sampling users was ages 30 to 35 years, was not previously screened, was living in a one-person household, or was the breadwinner in the household. After adjustment for these factors self-sampling had lower hrHPV positivity (aOR, 0.65; 95% CI, 0.63-0.68)) as compared with clinician-collected sampling, as well as lower odds of CIN 2+ (aOR, 0.76; 95% CI, 0.70-0.82) and CIN 3+ (aOR, 0.86; 95% CI, 0.78-0.95) detection. CONCLUSIONS It is likely that the observed differences between the two sampling methods are not only related to sociodemographic differences, but related to differences in screening test accuracy and/or background risk. IMPACT Self-sampling can be used for targeting underscreened women, as a more convenient screening tool. Further investigation is required to evaluate how to implement self-sampling, when it is used as a primary instrument in routine screening. See related commentary by Arbyn et al., p. 159.
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- Clare A Aitken
- University Medical Center Rotterdam, Erasmus MC, Department of Public Health, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.,Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Epidemiology and Data Science, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Amsterdam Public Health, Methodology, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- University Medical Center Rotterdam, Erasmus MC, Department of Public Health, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- University Medical Center Rotterdam, Erasmus MC, Department of Public Health, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- The Nationwide Network and Registry of Histo-and Cytopathology in the Netherlands (PALGA Foundation), Houten, the Netherlands
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- Radboud University Medical Center, Medical Microbiology, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- DDL Diagnostic Laboratory, NMDL-LCPL, Rijswijk, the Netherlands
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- Symbiant Pathology Expert Centre Hoorn, Hoorn, the Netherlands.,Pathology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Division of Clinical Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology, The University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Epidemiology and Data Science, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Amsterdam Public Health, Methodology, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- University Medical Center Rotterdam, Erasmus MC, Department of Public Health, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Organized Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening: Attendance and Determinants in Rural China. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19148237. [PMID: 35886089 PMCID: PMC9318997 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19148237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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To evaluate the attendance and determinants of organized cervical and breast cancer (two-cancer) screening, especially higher-level factors, we conducted a cross-sectional survey in central China from June 2018 to November 2019 among 1949 women (age ≥ 35 years). We examined organizer-level factors, provider-level factors, receiver-lever factors and attendance and participation willingness of screening. The results indicate that the attendance and participation willingness of organized two-cancer screening was 61.19% and 77.15%, respectively. After adjustment for potential confounders, women who received screening notification were more likely to have greater participation willingness and higher attendance than those who received no notification (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 1.59, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.27-1.99; aOR = 98.03, 95% CI: 51.44-186.82, respectively). Compared with being notified about screening by GPs, being notified by community women's leaders and other community leaders were more likely to lead to greater willingness to participate again (aOR = 2.86, 95% CI: 1.13-7.24; aOR = 3.27, 95% CI: 1.26-8.48, respectively) and recommending screening to others (aOR = 2.18, 95% CI: 1.02-4.65; aOR = 4.14, 95% CI: 1.84-9.30, respectively). The results suggest that notification of women about screening by community leaders is an important organizer-level factor. As a part of public health services, the design and implementation of optimal cancer screening strategies may require public-sector involvement at the organizer level instead of a one-man show by the health sector.
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Schaafsma M, van den Helder R, Bleeker MC, Rosier-van Dunné F, van der Avoort IA, Steenbergen RD, van Trommel NE. Experiences and preferences towards collecting a urine and cervicovaginal self-sample among women attending a colposcopy clinic. Prev Med Rep 2022; 26:101749. [PMID: 35256928 PMCID: PMC8897716 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2022.101749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
Abstract
In a colposcopy referral population, the majority of women consider self-collection of a urine sample and a cervicovaginal self-sample acceptable and easy to collect in a home-based setting. Urine collection is worth investigating as a potential screening method to possibly improve attendance rates in cervical cancer screening.
The effectiveness of cervical cancer screening is hampered by low attendance rates. The collection of a urine sample is hypothesized to engage non-attenders in cervical cancer screening. The aim of this prospective cohort study was to evaluate experiences of women on urine collection and cervicovaginal self-sampling in a home-based setting and preferences for future cervical cancer screening. This study included 140 women, with a median age of 40 years, who were planned for a large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ) procedure. All women collected a urine sample using conventional urine cups and a cervicovaginal self-sample prior to the LLETZ in a home-based setting. Following sample collection, women filled in a questionnaire. Results showed that the instructions of urine collection and cervicovaginal self-sampling were considered clear (95%, 95%CI: 88–98; 92%, 95%CI: 83–96, respectively). Women considered urine collection compared to cervicovaginal self-sampling to be more acceptable (p < 0.001), and to provide more reliable results (p < 0.001). The three highest reported preferred sampling methods for future cervical cancer screening were: urine collection (n = 39, 28%, 95%CI: 19–39), clinician-taken cervical scrape (n = 32, 23%, 95%CI: 15–34), and equal preference for urine collection, clinician-taken cervical scrape and cervicovaginal self-sampling (n = 30, 21%, 95%CI: 14–32). In conclusion, urine collection and cervicovaginal self-sampling are acceptable sampling methods, considered easy to collect in a home-based setting, and moreover, considered trustworthy. Although these results are promising, more research is required to determine if urine collection also lowers the barrier for non-attendees and, thereby, increases the attendance rates of cervical cancer screening.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mirte Schaafsma
- Antoni van Leeuwenhoek/Netherlands Cancer Institute, Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Center of Gynecologic Oncology Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Department of Pathology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
| | - Rianne van den Helder
- Antoni van Leeuwenhoek/Netherlands Cancer Institute, Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Center of Gynecologic Oncology Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Department of Pathology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
| | - Maaike C.G. Bleeker
- Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Department of Pathology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
| | - Fleur Rosier-van Dunné
- Tergooi Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Blaricum, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Department of Pathology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Corresponding author.
| | - Nienke E. van Trommel
- Antoni van Leeuwenhoek/Netherlands Cancer Institute, Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Center of Gynecologic Oncology Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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