Project Self in Improving Cervical Cancer Screening Rates in Hispanic and African American Women

Texas State HPV Self-Collection Pilot Study

This trial studies if Project Self can improve the rate of cervical cancer screening in Hispanic and African American women living in Houston, Texas. Project Self may help to improve cervical cancer screening rates by providing human papillomavirus (HPV) self-collection kits, education, counseling, and navigation.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To examine the feasibility of conducting an education intervention trial regarding cervical cancer screening among women of Hispanic and African American origin living in public housing units in Houston, Texas.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Document cervical screening associated knowledge, attitudes and practices among Hispanic and African American women living in public housing units in Houston, Texas at pre- and post-health education.

II. Document Pap smear screening rate in last 3 years among participants. III. Document HPV positive rate among participants.

OUTLINE:

Participants complete questionnaires, take part in a health education session, and receive an HPV self-collection kit.

After completion of study, participants are followed up at 1 month.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Self-identify as African American or Hispanic women.
• Valid home address reflective of residence in the participating housing development(s) at least 50% of the time.
• Functioning telephone number.
• Speak and read English or Spanish.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Self-reported hysterectomy.
• Self-reported personal history of cancer/cancer diagnosis.
• Self-reported as pregnant.
• Another household member is enrolled in this protocol.