Efficacy and acceptability of a self-collected medical grade tampon as a novel vaginal sample collection tool for the detection of HPV and STIs

Efficacy and acceptability of a self-collected medical grade tampon as a novel vaginal sample collection tool for the detection of HPV and STIs

Abstract Objective Cervical cancer remains a significant health concern, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study aims to compare the efficacy and suitability of a self-collected tampon for the detection of human papillomavirus (HPV) and sexually transmitted infecti...

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Main Authors: Valentina Milanova, Iva Lazarova, Kalina Mihaylova, Michelle Gomes, Teodora Georgieva, Jan Multmeier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-03-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Cervical cancer
HPV
STI
Self-collection
Tampon
TMA
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-025-03652-z
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