Feasibility of HPV Self-Collection Kits for Cervical Cancer Screening

Feasibility of Community-based Distribution of HPV Self-Collection Kits for At Home Cervical Cancer Screening

This study is testing and implementing an equity-focused, community-based intervention that improves women's access to cervical cancer screening and adherence to follow up after an abnormal result. The study's objective is to assess and compare the feasibility of different methods of distributing at-home HPV testing kits for cervical cancer screening among individuals who are under-screened.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Are age 25 or older
• Has an intact cervix
• Self-reports that they have not been screened for cervical cancer within the last 3 years for 25-64, 5 years for 65 or older
• Has a cellphone that can receive texts (including verification codes) and an email account
• Has access to the internet to engage with the Teal Health mobile app and complete a Zoom interview
• Can read, speak, write and understand English well enough to take a survey and complete an interview

Exclusion Criteria:

• Abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge
• A history of cancer of the reproductive system
• A compromised immune system
• Prior Diethylstilbestrol (DES) exposure
• Currently pregnant or are within 6 weeks of giving birth
• Treatment for a cervical precancer (e.g., loop electrosurgical excision procedure or conization) in the last 25 years.