Self-collection for HPV-based cervical screening: a qualitative evidence meta-synthesis

Hawa Camara, Ye Zhang, Lise Lafferty, Andrew J Vallely, Rebecca Guy, Angela Kelly-Hanku, Hawa Camara, Ye Zhang, Lise Lafferty, Andrew J Vallely, Rebecca Guy, Angela Kelly-Hanku

Abstract

Background: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer affecting women worldwide, with 85% of the burden estimated to occur among women in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Recent developments in cervical cancer screening include a novel self-collection method for the detection of oncogenic HPV strains in the collected samples. The purpose of this review is to synthesise qualitative research on self-collection for HPV-based testing for cervical screening and identify strategies to increase acceptability and feasibility in different settings, to alleviate the burden of disease.

Methods: This review includes qualitative studies published between 1986 and 2020. A total of 10 databases were searched between August 2018 and May 2020 to identify qualitative studies focusing on the perspectives and experiences of self-collection for HPV-based cervical screening from the point of view of women, health care workers and other key stakeholders (i.e., policymakers). Two authors independently assessed studies for inclusion, quality, and framework thematic synthesis findings. The Socio-Ecological Model (SEM) was used to synthesize the primary studies.

Results: A total of 1889 publications were identified, of which 31 qualitative studies were included. Using an adapted version of SEM, 10 sub-themes were identified and classified under each of the adapted model's constructs: (a) intrapersonal, (b) interpersonal, and (c) health systems/public policy. Some of the themes included under the intrapersonal (or individual) construct include the importance of self-efficacy, and values attributed to self-collection. Under the intrapersonal construct, the findings centre around the use of self-collection and its impact on social relationships. The last construct of health systems focuses on needs to ensure access to self-collection, the need for culturally sensitive programs to improve health literacy, and continuum of care.

Conclusion: This review presents the global qualitative evidence on self-collection for HPV-based testing and details potential strategies to address socio-cultural and structural barriers and facilitators to the use of self-collection. If addressed during the design of an HPV-based cervical cancer screening testing intervention program, these strategies could significantly increase the acceptability and feasibility of the intervention and lead to more effective and sustainable access to cervical screening services for women worldwide.

Keywords: Framework synthesis; HPV testing; Qualitative meta-synthesis; Self-collection.

Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

© 2021. The Author(s).

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Flow Diagram of inclusion process for searches completed between August 2018 and May 2020
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Strategies to increase acceptability and feasibility of self-collection for HPV testing per the adapted SEM

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