Feasibility of Specimen Self-collection in Young Children Undergoing SARS-CoV-2 Surveillance for In-Person Learning
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.48988
Abstract: This cohort study assesses whether young children can effectively self-collect SARS-CoV-2 samples for surveillance testing, using parameters of error rates and timing over the course of the 2020-2021 academic year. read more here.
Keywords: young children; surveillance; specimen self; feasibility specimen ... See more keywords
Widening the offer of human papillomavirus self‐sampling to all women eligible for cervical screening: Make haste slowly
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DOI: 10.1002/ijc.34358
Abstract: Self‐collection of samples for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing has the potential to increase the uptake of cervical screening among underscreened women and will likely form a crucial part of the WHO's strategy to eliminate cervical… read more here.
Keywords: cervical screening; human papillomavirus; self; self collection ... See more keywords
Mixed-Methods Evaluation of the Incorporation of Home Specimen Self-Collection Kits for Laboratory Testing in a Telehealth Program for HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis
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DOI: 10.1007/s10461-021-03209-9
Abstract: Home specimen self-collection kits with central laboratory testing may improve persistence with PrEP and enhance telehealth programs. We offered Iowa TelePrEP clients the choice of using a home kit or visiting a laboratory site for… read more here.
Keywords: home; home specimen; self collection; telehealth ... See more keywords
Automated Sexual History and Self-Collection of Extragenital Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Improve Detection of Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections in People with HIV.
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DOI: 10.1089/apc.2022.0078
Abstract: With consistently rising rates of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) since 2014, the need for increased screening, testing, and treatment of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in people at risk is clear. In… read more here.
Keywords: transmitted infections; sexually transmitted; people hiv; self collection ... See more keywords
Acceptability and Feasibility of Community-Based, Lay Navigator-Facilitated At-Home Self-Collection for Human Papillomavirus Testing in Underscreened Women.
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DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2018.7575
Abstract: Objective: Women without regular health care providers or a medical home routinely fail to complete recommended cervical cancer screening. At-home self-collection of samples to test for high-risk strains of human papillomavirus (hrHPV) can improve screening… read more here.
Keywords: home self; collection; community; self collection ... See more keywords
Landscape Review of Mail-in Self-Collection, Programs for Sexually Transmitted Infections
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DOI: 10.1097/olq.0000000000001787
Abstract: Sexually transmitted infection mail-in, self-collection testing services are ubiquitous in 48 of 50 states. There is great heterogeneity in cost, information provided on each testing laboratory, laboratory licensing, tests offered, format, and access. Background Mail-in… read more here.
Keywords: sexually transmitted; mail; self collection; mail self ... See more keywords
At-Home Specimen Self-Collection and Self-Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening Demand Accelerated by the COVID-19 Pandemic: a Review of Laboratory Implementation Issues
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DOI: 10.1128/jcm.02646-20
Abstract: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic reduced the sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing volume due to social-distancing and stay-at-home orders, among other reasons. These events highlighted previously known benefits of at-home STI self-testing or specimen… read more here.
Keywords: specimen self; self collection; home; self testing ... See more keywords
HPV self-collection: what are we waiting for? Exploration of attitudes from frontline healthcare providers
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DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2022-003860
Abstract: Objective Polymerase chain reaction based human papilloma virus (HPV) self-collection for cervical cancer screening is well established. It is utilized worldwide, accepted by patients, is cost-effective, has comparable sensitivity to provider-collected samples, and increases screening… read more here.
Keywords: hpv self; self collection; cancer; healthcare providers ... See more keywords
Remote self-collection of capillary blood using upper arm devices for autoantibody analysis in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory rheumatic diseases
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DOI: 10.1136/rmdopen-2022-002641
Abstract: Objectives To evaluate the feasibility, accuracy, usability and acceptability of two upper arm self-sampling devices for measurement of autoantibodies and C reactive protein (CRP) levels in patients with immune-mediated rheumatic diseases (IMRDs). Methods 70 consecutive… read more here.
Keywords: rheumatic diseases; capillary blood; blood; self collection ... See more keywords
Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening in Ethiopia by Self-Sampling HPV DNA Compared to Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid: A Cluster Randomized Trial
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DOI: 10.1158/1940-6207.capr-19-0156
Abstract: In Ethiopia, the standard method of cervical cancer screening is using Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA). Self-collection–based human papillomavirus (HPV) testing is assumed to improve the uptake of screening, especially for hard to reach… read more here.
Keywords: self collection; cancer screening; cancer; hpv ... See more keywords
The experience of under-screened and never-screened participants using clinician-supported self-collection cervical screening within the Australian National Cervical Screening Program
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DOI: 10.1177/17455065221075905
Abstract: Background: Australia has had significant successes in the prevention of cervical cancer. However, there is considerable scope for improving screening participation. In December 2017, Australia shifted from cytology to a human papillomavirus–based screening program as… read more here.
Keywords: screening program; self collection; cervical screening; clinician supported ... See more keywords