| Title: |
Impact of educational intervention on the uptake of self-sampling for HPV test-based cervical cancer screening. |
| Authors: |
Akintola, Adeola; Dareng, Eileen O.; Adebamowo, Sally N.; ACCME Research Group as part of the H3Africa Consortium; Adebamowo, C. A.; Adebamowo, S. N.; Famooto, MA.; Akintola, A.; Adeyemo, O.; Offiong, R.; Olaniyan, O.; Adebayo, A.; Ologun, S.; Alabi, B.; Achara, P.; Bakare, R. A.; Odutola, M.; Olawande, O.; Okuma, J.; Odonye, G. |
| Source: |
Frontiers in Oncology; 2026, p1-8, 8p |
| Subject Terms: |
Educational programs; Women's attitudes; Nigerians; Health behavior; Socioeconomic status; Sub-Saharan Africans; Patient self-monitoring |
| Geographic Terms: |
Africa; Nigeria; Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Abstract: |
Background: Self-sampling for HPV testing is increasingly adopted for cervical cancer screening globally, including in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, concerns remain regarding women's willingness and ability to collect samples and the effectiveness of educational interventions. Although prior studies in Africa and Nigeria have examined acceptability and barriers, there is limited evidence on whether structured educational interventions can modify women's attitudes toward HPV self-sampling in routine screening contexts. We evaluated the effect of a structured educational intervention on women's attitudes toward self-sampling and, secondarily, explored baseline correlates of willingness to self-sample among Nigerian women. Methods: We conducted a single-group pre-post quasi-experimental study nested within the African Collaborative Center for Microbiome and Genomics (ACCME) prospective cohort study in central Nigeria. A total of 220 eligible women undergoing cervical cancer screening were enrolled. Baseline measurements were obtained prior to the intervention. The standardized educational intervention, delivered by trained research staff, included brochures, leaflets, an instructional video, verbal instructions, and hands-on familiarization with the Evalyn® self-sampling brush. Participants subsequently performed self-sampling privately at participating screening facilities. Post-intervention measurements were collected immediately after the educational session and procedure. Samples were analyzed using DEIA/LIPA HPV assays. Results: Most participants were married (63.2%), belonged to the middle socioeconomic group (69.5%), had prior knowledge of cervical cancer (61.8%), and had never undergone screening (89.5%). At baseline, 91.8% were willing to self-sample. The intervention significantly improved mean attitude scores from 42.6 (SD 8.3) to 50.8 (SD 9.8) (p |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |