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Research Article
A Real-World Feasibility Study of CareHPV assay, VIA/VILI and Pap Smear as Primary Screening in Rural China
Author(s): Yuqian Zhao, Le Dang, Shaokai Zhang, Xiaofeng Hu, Tingting Zuo, Feng Chen, Xun Zhang, Wen Chen and Youlin QiaoYuqian Zhao, Le Dang, Shaokai Zhang, Xiaofeng Hu, Tingting Zuo, Feng Chen, Xun Zhang, Wen Chen and Youlin Qiao
Background: To compare the real-world performance of visual inspection with acetic acid and with Lugol’s iodine (VIA/VILI), cytology and careHPV DNA assay in rural China performed by local health providers.
Methods: Eligible women living in rural areas in Xinmi County, Henan Province were invited to participate in cervical cancer screening program. Enrolled women were randomized into 3 intervention arms, screened by VIA/ VILI, pap smears, and careHPV assay respectively. Women had positive primary screening results were referred to colposcopy and/or biopsy. All the clinical and lab work was performed by local health providers. The final diagnoses of histopathology were based on the diagnosing of a senior histopathology expert from Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. Questionnaires about the knowledge and attitudes toward.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9929.S2-035
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