HPV Self-sampling for Underscreened Latinas

The study team will recruit a sample of underscreened Latinas (n=100) who will be randomly assigned to either the educational intervention (n=50) or a control condition (n=50). Feasibility will be measured through study enrollment and intervention completion (defined as the proportion of women who self-collect a sample). Acceptability of intervention materials and self-sampling procedures will be measured using self-report surveys at follow-up assessments.

Inclusion criteria

• Self-reported Hispanic/Latina ethnicity
• Assigned female sex at birth
• Age 30-65, consistent with guidelines for HPV DNA testing for cervical cancer screening
• Speak and read English or Spanish
• Computer or other device with internet connection
• Overdue for cervical cancer screening (e.g., no cytology-based screening within the past 3 years; no hrHPV testing either alone or in combination with cytology in the past 5 years).

Exclusion criteria

• Prior diagnosis of cervical cancer or abnormality (e.g., dysplasia)
• Had a hysterectomy/removal of the cervix
• Compromised immune system (e.g., known HIV)
• Women who self-report that they are pregnant or are within three months after a pregnancy