Improving Cervical Cancer Screening Among Populations Experiencing Health Disparities Via Community Based Intervention

Summary

This clinical trial studies whether a community based intervention improves cervical cancer screening (CCS) among women in the Hispanic and East African immigrant community. Previous research has shown that CCS remains low among women of the Hispanic and East African immigrant community due to lack of awareness about cervical cancer as well as recommended screening guidelines. The community based intervention in this trial will offer CCS in the Hispanic and East African immigrant community using a test that can be completed by the individual. The test uses a brush that is placed inside the vagina to collect a sample. The self-collected sample is then tested for a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). Because some types of HPV can cause cervical cancer, checking for HPV, may lower a woman's chance of getting cervical cancer. A community based intervention may be an effective way to improve CCS among women in the Hispanic and East African immigrant community.

Eligibility

Age range

30–65 years

Sex

Female

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Interventions

• Procedure
  HPV Self-Collection

  Complete self-collection of vaginal HPV sample alone or with clinician assistance

• Other
  Informational Intervention

  Receive written and video self-collection instructions

• Other
  Interview

  Participants will be asked to take part in a brief interview to learn about their experience in the clinic and suggestions for improvement

• Other
  Survey Administration

  Participants will be asked to take part in a brief survey to learn about their experience in the clinic and suggestions for improvement.

• Procedure
  Receive screening results

  Receive testing results

• Procedure
  Receive recommended steps following abnormal results

  Receive recommended next steps and primary care team communication

Location