At-home self-collection device offers an effective and preferred method to engage high BMI women in cervical cancer screening: method comparison study

In women with a BMI ≥ 35, cervical cancer screening by SC with this uniquely designed device demonstrated equivalent or superior HPV detection performance and was strongly preferred by participants. Offering this option could improve screening rates in women with BMI ≥ 35, a group that represents a significant portion of the US population who delay screening and help reduce disparities in cervical cancer incidence and outcomes.