Emergency Room HPV Self-Sampling Study (ACT NOW)

Feasibility and Effectiveness of HPV Self-Sampling for Cervical Cancer Screening Among Women Seeking Health Care At a Safety Net Hospital Emergency Room

The goal of this study is to develop and evaluate an evidence-based public health intervention using HPV self-sampling approach in an opportunistic setting to increase cervical cancer screening among screening non-attendees, particularly those uninsured or underinsured, who use emergency services to access medical care. The proposed pilot study will examine the feasibility and efficacy of HPV self-sampling among women at a safety net hospital emergency room. Participant recruitment and self-sample will take place in the waiting rooms in the ER. All women sitting in the waiting room will serve as the source population for the study and will be approached and invited to participate in the study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Eligible participants are women ages 25 years to 65 years, with a cervix, presenting in the waiting areas at the Ben Taub General Hospital Emergency Department

Exclusion Criteria:

• Women under 25 years or older than 65 years of age,
• self-reported current pregnancy,
• self-reported history of cervical cancer,
• past hysterectomy,
• had Pap Smear within past 3 years or HPV/Pap co-test within past 5 years.