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Joël Fokom Domgue^1,2, Monalisa Chandra^1,2, Olajumoke Oladoyin^3,4

¹Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston.

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Summary

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Home-based self-sampling for cervical cancer screening is preferred by 20.4% of women, driven by privacy and time. Marginalized groups and those distrusting healthcare show higher preference, suggesting guideline incorporation for equity.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Gynecologic Oncology
Health Services Research

Background:

Home-based self-sampling for cervical cancer screening increases access but is not standard in the US.
Limited research exists on preferences and drivers for home-based versus clinic-based cervical cancer screening.
Understanding these preferences is crucial for improving screening uptake and addressing health inequities.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess women's perspectives on at-home self-sampling for cervical cancer screening.
To identify reasons for preferring home-based over clinic-based testing.
To determine factors associated with preference for at-home cervical cancer screening.

Main Methods:

Population-based cross-sectional study using 2024 Health Interview National Trends Survey (HINTS 7) data.
Included 2300 US adults aged 21-65 eligible for cervical cancer screening.
Analyzed preferences using weighted percentages and survey-weighted odds ratios, controlling for demographics and healthcare experiences.

Main Results:

20.4% of women preferred at-home self-sampling, while 60.8% preferred clinic-based testing.
Preference for home-based sampling was lower among Non-Hispanic Black women compared to Non-Hispanic White women.
Prior experiences of discrimination in healthcare were associated with higher odds of preferring at-home self-sampling; privacy and time were key reasons.

Conclusions:

Marginalized populations, low-income individuals, and those distrusting healthcare are more likely to prefer at-home self-sampling.
Findings suggest incorporating home-based self-sampling into US guidelines to address cervical cancer inequities and increase screening.
Enhancing women's education, empowerment, and targeted interventions are needed to boost awareness and confidence in home-based screening.