Self-sampling HPV kits could revolutionize cervical cancer screening in England.
- YouScreen trial in the UK provided self-sampling kits for HPV testing to women and people with a cervix at least six months overdue for cervical screening.
- The trial showed that self-sampling kits could increase cervical screening participation by about 400,000 each year in England.
- Self-sampling was offered by the NHS for the first time as part of the cervical screening program, leading to a significant boost in screening numbers.
- Over 27,000 un- and under-screened individuals participated in the YouScreen trial, with positive feedback from both participants and healthcare providers.
- Self-sampling tests for HPV are effective in detecting pre-cancerous cells and could help protect more people from cervical cancer by offering choice and convenience.
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