Using CHWs or Mailing Self Sampling Home Tests to Increase Cervical Cancer Screening in South Florida

Addressing Cervical Cancer Disparity in South Florida: CBPR in Action

The study will test the significance of community health worker (CHW) participation by comparing self-sampling provided by a community health worker and self-sampling provided by mail. The study will enroll 700 participants in communities that lack access to medical care in South Florida.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women
• Haitian, Hispanic, or African American
• Ages 30-65 years
• Report not having had a pap smear in the last three years live in the cities of Miami/Little Haiti, Hialeah or unincorporated Southern Miami-Dade

Exclusion Criteria:

• Women who report having had a hysterectomy
• Women who have a history of cervical cancer
• Women who plan to move outside of Miami-Dade county during the next six months
• Women who are enrolled in any other cancer prevention/outreach related study
• Adults unable to consent
• Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers)
• Pregnant women
• Prisoners