Cervical screening approach of self-collection, point-of-care HPV testing, and same-day colposcopy among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in remote Western Australia (the PREVENT Project): an implementation study

Abstract

Background: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women can face substantial cancer screening barriers in remote areas. To support WHO cervical cancer elimination targets, we evaluated a novel screening approach integrating self-collection, point-of-care human papillomavirus (HPV) testing, and same-day specialist assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in remote Western Australia. Methods: We developed a screening approach using point-of-care HPV testing on self-collected samples with same-day results and immediate specialist assessment. This implementation study was delivered to six remote Kimberley Aboriginal communities and assessed clinical outcomes and participant sat..