HPV Self-Sampling for Cervical Cancer Screening Among Transgender Men and Transmasculine Individuals

HPV Self-Sampling for Cervical Cancer Screening Among Transgender Men and Transmasculine Individuals

The proposed study will examine the implementation of a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling intervention for unscreened and under-screened transgender men and transmasculine individuals living in South Florida. The study will enroll participants to receive this cervical cancer screening intervention in community venues. The purpose of this study is to pilot the self-sampler for feasibility and acceptability within this underserved population.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Self-identify as transgender male or as transmasculine

  • Assigned female sex at birth
  • English speaking
  • ages 25-65 years
  • report not having had a pap smear in the last three years
  • if age 30 and over, report not having a Pap smear/HPV co-test in the past 5 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• • Those who report having had a hysterectomy

  • Those who report having history of cervical cancer
  • Adults unable to consent
  • Those who are pregnant
  • Prisoners