Cervical Cancer Screening
Conditions
Brief summary
The proposed study will examine the implementation of a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling intervention for unscreened and under-screened transgender men and transmasculine individuals living in South Florida. The study will enroll participants to receive this cervical cancer screening intervention in community venues. The purpose of this study is to pilot the self-sampler for feasibility and acceptability within this underserved population.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALHPV self-sampling
Participants will be provided with education regarding cervical cancer screening, as well as instructions regarding how to use the HPV self-sampler. Participants will also receive referrals to trans-competent healthcare providers for follow-up screening and care.
Sponsors
University of Miami
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SCREENING
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
25 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Self-identify as transgender male or as transmasculine * Assigned female sex at birth * English speaking * ages 25-65 years * report not having had a pap smear in the last three years * if age 30 and over, report not having a Pap smear/HPV co-test in the past 5 years
Exclusion criteria
* • Those who report having had a hysterectomy * Those who report having history of cervical cancer * Adults unable to consent * Those who are pregnant * Prisoners
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptability of HPV self-sampling Questionnaire | This questionnaire will be administered immediately after participants self-sample | This questionnaire, designed with substantial input from community partners, will gauge how acceptable the participants find HPV self-sampling through both closed and open-ended questions regarding ease of use, preference of self-sampler vs. physician-collected Pap smear, as well as open-ended inquiries regarding the self-sampling process. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed