Papillomavirus Infections
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to compare methods for transporting self-collected swabs for HPV testing in 18-24 year old women and to look at risk factors for HPV infection in 18-24 year old women.
Detailed description
We propose a cross-sectional study among 150 women in the United States who have used Internet dating sites in the past year in order to examine risk factors for high-risk HPV infections in 18-24 year old online daters, and evaluate strategies for transporting and storing self-collected samples for HPV testing. We will ask participants to complete a written questionnaire on their health, sexual behavior, and attitudes toward self-collecting vaginal swabs, HPV vaccination, and cervical cancer screening. Also, we will ask the women to self-collect two sequential vaginal swab samples that will be transported and stored according to the two strategies described above. Each sample will be tested for type-specific HPV DNA using a PCR-based assay.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University of Washington
Study design
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 24 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Have had sex with men * Have used the internet to search for romantic partners in the past year (e.g. posted or responded to an ad on an internet dating website or social networking website)
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnant or breastfeeding
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Presence of type-specific HPV DNA in self-collected vaginal swab samples | Baseline |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed