Autocoleta cervical para pesquisa de DNA-HPV: discutindo a aceitabilidade entre mulheres

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The incorporation of innovative technologies, such as HPV DNA testing and self-collection, represents a breakthrough. OBJECTIVE: To analyze, from a global perspective, the acceptance of cervical self-collection among women. METHODOLOGY: A narrative review was conducted in the PubMed and Virtual Health Library databases. RESULTS: This review demonstrated a high rate of acceptability of self-collection among women, both in developed and developing or low-income countries. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: The ease of self-collection and the possibility of performing it at home may represent a positive change in cervical cancer prevention and monitoring strategies, especially in contexts where access to regular consultations is limited.