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The Implementation of a Primary HPV Self-Testing Cervical Screening Program in Malaysia through Program ROSE-Lessons
Yin Ling Woo1,2, Su Pei Khoo1, Patti Gravitt3
1Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 59100, Malaysia.
Current Oncology (Toronto, Ont.)
|October 27, 2022
Summary
Program ROSE (removing obstacles to cervical screening) uses HPV testing and self-sampling to improve cervical cancer screening. This Malaysian program links women to care and can be adapted globally.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Oncology
- Health Technology
Background:
- Cervical cancer elimination requires innovative screening strategies.
- Malaysia developed Program ROSE to address barriers in cervical screening.
- Design thinking principles guided the program's development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the development and scale-up of Program ROSE.
- To highlight the integration of self-sampling and digital technology.
- To demonstrate adaptable solutions for cervical screening programs.
Main Methods:
- Program ROSE utilizes primary HPV-based testing.
- Self-sampling kits are distributed with digital support.
- Collaborative partnerships were essential for implementation.
Main Results:
- The program successfully links women to necessary follow-up care.
- Pilot Project ROSE provided evidence for scaling up.
- Program ROSE demonstrates a viable model for community-based screening.
Conclusions:
- Program ROSE offers a scalable, evidence-based approach to cervical screening.
- Addressing multi-faceted barriers is key to program success.
- Adaptable solutions can accelerate global cervical cancer elimination efforts.
