A Viable and Simple Self-Sampling Method for Human Papillomavirus Detection among South African Adolescents

A Viable and Simple Self-Sampling Method for Human Papillomavirus Detection among South African Adolescents

Self-sampling for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing may offer improved patient acceptability, decreased cost, and greater practicality than clinician collection of specimens. HPV testing among adolescents is necessary to conduct vaccine surveillance and may play a role in cervical cancer screening among some populations.