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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Self-Sampling Options to Promote Equity
Sponsor: University of Arizona
Summary
This study is testing a new way to help people who are unhoused get screened for cervical cancer. Cervical cancer can often be prevented if it is found early. Many people who lack stable housing usually do not receive regular screenings. Through this project, the investigators will bring screening to community locations in Tucson, Arizona, using a mobile health unit (MHU) from the University of Arizona (UA) and El Rio Health. At these sites, participants will receive easy-to-understand education about cervical cancer, learn how to collect their own sample for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing, and get follow-up care if needed. The study has two goals: * First, the investigators will see if this community-based approach helps more people complete cervical cancer screening. * Second, the investigators will ask participants, clinicians, and outreach staff for their opinions about the program and its practicality and acceptability. By testing this approach, the investigators hope to find a way to make cervical cancer screening more accessible and effective for unhoused individuals.
Official title: Human Papillomavirus Self-Sampling Options to Promote Equity (HOPE)
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
30 Years - 64 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2026-01-01
Completion Date
2027-12-31
Last Updated
2025-10-29
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Human papillomavirus Self-collection
The individual will receive both verbal instruction on self-collection from trained health educators in the mobile health unit, as well as adapted educational materials on human papillomavirus self-collection and information about follow-up care in the case of abnormal results. Individuals will be provided with a safe and private space in the Mobile Health Unit to self-collect.
Usual Care
Usual care, will involve reminders about overdue Cervical Cancer screening and support with scheduling clinic appointments for screening, arranging for transportation, and addressing other barriers to attendance
Locations (1)
El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood Health
Tucson, Arizona, United States