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Validation of a new HPV self-sampling device for cervical cancer screening: The Cervical and Self-Sample In Screening (CASSIS) study

Gynecologic Oncology, 2018
We compared the self-sampling performance of the newly designed HerSwab™ device with a physician-collected cervical sample and another self-sample using the cobas® PCR Female swab for the detection of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) and cancer.Women referred for colposcopy at McGill University affiliated hospital clinics collected two ...
Walter H Gotlieb, Lucy Gilbert, Karolina Louvanto   +2 more
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Self-Sampling Devices for HPV Testing

Canadian Journal of Health Technologies, 2021
This Horizon Scan summarized the available information regarding the use of self-sampling devices for HPV testing as part of cervical cancer screening programs. HPV testing for primary cervical cancer screening is not currently a part of any Canadian screening programs.
Michelle Clark, Jennifer Horton
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Self-Sampling in the Diagnosis of Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidosis

Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease, 2013
This study aimed to determine the accuracy and feasibility of self-sampling in patients suspected of having recurrent vulvovaginal candidosis (RVC).Of 441 patients with symptoms suggestive of RVC presenting during an 8-year period (January 2000 to December 2007) at a dermatology clinic, 277 were instructed to perform weekly vaginal self-sampling for a ...
Henke C, Vergers-Spooren, Willem Idaniël, van der Meijden, Ad, Luijendijk, Gilbert, Donders   +3 more
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Attitude and Acceptability of the Self-Sampling in HPV Carrier Women

Hispanic Health Care International, 2021
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a primary cause of cervical cancer. Multiple strains of HPV lead to cervical intraepithelial injuries that later progress to cervical cancer. The purpose of this study was to assess attitudes toward and acceptability of self-sampling among Mexican women who have HPV. Methods:
Gloria Maricela Guerra Rodríguez, Octavio Augusto Olivares Ornelas, Héctor Manuel Gil Vázquez, Dalia Sarahí Silguero Esquivel, Jane Dimmitt Champion   +4 more
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Self-Sampling and the Simulation Argument

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2019
Nick Bostrom has argued that, given a few plausible assumptions, we should believe that it is very likely that we are living in a computer simulation. I point out that the argument leads to a number of absurd consequences, including infinite regress, circularity and contradiction.
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[Acceptance evaluation of urine self-sampling, vaginal self-sampling and physician sampling in cervical cancer screening].

Zhonghua zhong liu za zhi [Chinese journal of oncology], 2021
Objective: To compare the acceptance of urine self-sampling, vaginal self-sampling and physician sampling in cervical cancer screening. Methods: Questionnaire surveys were conducted in women attending cervical cancer screening in Xiangyuan County and Yangcheng County in Shanxi Province from July to November 2015 and from October to December 2018.
H F, Xu, Y Q, Yu, L, Dang, X L, Zhao, M N, Wei, S Y, Hu, F H, Zhao, Y L, Qiao   +7 more
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Primary screening for cervical cancer through self sampling

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 2006
To evaluate the use of community health agents (CHAs) to instruct women living in poor rural areas in obtaining self-collected cervical samples and compare the high-risk HPV (hrHPV) hybrid capture (HC) results obtained to those for gynecologist-collected samples.After a one-day training, CHAs visited sexually active women, instructing each in the use ...
Holanda, F., Castelo, A., Veras, T. M. C. W., Almeida, F. M. L. de, Lins, M. Z., Dores, G. B.   +5 more
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Cervical cancer screening: Is self‐sampling the answer?

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Abstract Objective To evaluate the performance of self and clinician collected samples for high‐risk human papilloma virus (hr HPV) DNA detection and to assess the acceptance and attitude of women towards self‐collection. Methods
Anshuja, Singla, Sumita, Mehta, Anshul, Grover, Ashwani Kumar, Mishra   +3 more
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HPV Self-sampling in Indigenous Communities: A Scoping Review

Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 2019
Indigenous women have higher rates of cervical cancer and cervical cancer mortality compared to non-Indigenous women, as well as unique challenges to accessing screening services. Human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling has been demonstrated as an effective measure to reach under-screened women.
Claire, Styffe, Elyse, Tratt, Mary Ellen, Macdonald, Paul, Brassard   +3 more
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A self-sampling indicator tube for oxygen

Talanta, 1960
Abstract Oxygen is absorbed by manganous oxide which has been prepared in situ on a silica gel base. The percentage oxygen is found in less than one minute.
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