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Ng JKM, Cheung BHC, Lee DHY, Li JJX, Ip PPC, Lee JHS, Yeung CSY, Yu M. Detection rates and factors affecting thereof in endometrial hyperplasia, endometrial carcinoma, and cervical glandular lesions on cervical smear. Cancer Med 2023; 12:17581-17591. [PMID: 37501510 PMCID: PMC10523982 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.6376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Endometrial lesions are morphologically diverse and uncommon on cervical smears, with its detection rate and associated diagnostic categories uncharacterized. In this study, cervical smears matched to histologically proven endometrial hyperplasias and carcinomas were reviewed and compared with cervical in-situ-carcinomas/carcinomas, aiming to detail the diagnostic performance of cervical smears for upper tract and glandular lesions. METHODS Pathology reports of cervical smears, hysterectomies, endometrial and cervical biopsies from 1995 to 2021 were retrieved. Diagnoses of cervical smears were matched to endometrial hyperplasias and carcinomas, or cervical carcinomas and reviewed. RESULTS Totally 832 cervical smears (272 cervical carcinomas, 312 endometrial carcinomas, and 248 hyperplasias) were included. Considering all cytologic glandular diagnosis as positive, the detection rate of cervical adenocarcinoma-in-situ was the highest (64.3%), followed by cervical adenocarcinoma (63.8%), endometrial carcinoma (31.7%), and hyperplasia (with atypia-8.5%; without atypia-2.3%) (p < 0.001). Endometrial hyperplasia was most often diagnosed as atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS) (5.0%) or atypical glandular cells, not otherwise specified (3.6%) without indication of endometrial origin. For endometrial carcinomas, higher FIGO grading and endocervical involvement were associated with higher detection rates across all diagnostic categories (p = 0.002-0.028). High FIGO grade was associated with suspicious/favor neoplastic (C4) (31.1%vs10.3%, p < 0.001) and carcinoma (C5) (17.8% vs. 5.6%, p = 0.005) categories, but not for all glandular diagnoses combined (33.3% vs. 31.0%, p = 0.761). CONCLUSION Detection rates for endometrial lesions are lower than cervical lesions but not insignificant. Endometrial hyperplasia should be recognized as a differential of human papilloma virus-negative ASCUS and prompt consideration of investigation of the upper genital tract.
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- Joanna K. M. Ng
- Department of Anatomical and Cellular PathologyPrince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong KongSha TinHong Kong
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- Department of Anatomical and Cellular PathologyPrince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong KongSha TinHong Kong
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- Department of Anatomical and Cellular PathologyPrince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong KongSha TinHong Kong
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- Department of Anatomical and Cellular PathologyPrince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong KongSha TinHong Kong
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- Department of PathologyQueen Mary Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong KongPok Fu LamHong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyPrince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong KongSha TinHong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyPrince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong KongSha TinHong Kong
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- Department of Anatomical and Cellular PathologyPrince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong KongSha TinHong Kong
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Devotta K, Vahabi M, Prakash V, Lofters AK. Implementation of a Cervical Cancer Screening Intervention for Under- or Never-Screened Women in Ontario, Canada: Understanding the Acceptability of HPV Self-Sampling. Curr Oncol 2023; 30:6786-6804. [PMID: 37504357 PMCID: PMC10378307 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol30070497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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With appropriate screening, cervical cancer can be prevented. In Ontario, Canada, some groups of women have low screening rates. South Asian, Middle Eastern and North African women are particularly at risk of under-screening. Currently, cytology-based screening is used in Ontario, although the growing evidence and adoption of HPV testing for cervical screening has encouraged many jurisdictions around the world to move towards HPV testing, with the option of self-sampling. We conducted an intervention beginning in June 2018, where we recruited over 100 under- or never-screened (UNS) women who identify as South or West Asian, Middle Eastern or North African from the Greater Toronto Area, to understand the uptake and acceptability of HPV self-sampling as an alternative to a Pap test. Participants self-selected if they tried the kit or not and completed both quantitative and qualitative research activities. This paper focuses on the qualitative arm of the study, where follow-ups and five focus groups were conducted with those who tried the kit (three groups) and those who did not (two groups), as well as eight key informant interviews with community champions and others who were involved in our recruitment. We used the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) to guide our data collection and analysis. Major themes around convenience, privacy and comfort came from the data as important drivers of the uptake of the intervention. The role of community champions and peers in engaging and educating UNS women, as well as having self-confidence to collect the sample, also came out as factors impacting uptake and plans for continued use. Overall, the intervention showed that HPV self-sampling is an acceptable alternative to a Pap test for some but not all UNS women in Ontario.
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- Kimberly Devotta
- Peter Gilgan Centre for Women's Cancers, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON M5S 1B2, Canada
- MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON M5B 1T8, Canada
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5T 3M7, Canada
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- Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson University), Toronto, ON M5B 1Z5, Canada
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- WECAN Research Project, Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson University), Toronto, ON M5B 1Z5, Canada
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- Peter Gilgan Centre for Women's Cancers, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON M5S 1B2, Canada
- MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON M5B 1T8, Canada
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5T 3M7, Canada
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 1V7, Canada
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Sokale IO, Montealegre JR, Oluyomi AO, Thrift AP. Trends and Racial/Ethnic Differences in Predictors of Cervical Cancer Screening among US Women Ages 30-64 Years. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2023; 32:82-90. [PMID: 36306382 PMCID: PMC9839647 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-22-0970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cervical cancer screening (CCS) participation has decreased in the United States over the last several decades, contributing to cervical cancer's sustained incidence and mortality. This study examined recent trends and racial/ethnic differences in predictors of CCS uptake among US women. METHODS We analyzed combined data from the 2016 to 2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) and included 235,713 women ages 30 to 64 years without a hysterectomy. We used simple linear regression to assess trends over time and multivariable logistic regression models to evaluate racial/ethnic differences in predictors of up-to-date CCS. RESULTS We found little change in CCS over the 5-year interval and screening rates disparities among racial minority women. The overall population showed stable CCS completion rates from 2016 to 2018 (84.2% vs. 84.6%), and then a small dip from 2018 to 2020 (from 84.6% to 83.3%). Despite a slight decline in 2020, HPV-based testing increased significantly among all subgroups and overall, from 2016 to 2020 (from 43.4% to 52.7%). Multivariable regression models showed racial/ethnic differences in predictors of CCS. Across all racial/ethnic subgroups, older women were less likely to receive timely screening. Women who had routine check-ups had higher odds of being up to date. However, the link between CCS and socioeconomic status varied. CONCLUSIONS Age and racial/ethnic disparities persist in CCS, and predictors of screening vary. Notwithstanding, routine health examinations was positively associated with screening regardless of race/ethnicity. IMPACT Our analyses suggest that leveraging primary care to optimize CCS uptake may reduce gaps in screening.
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- Itunu O. Sokale
- Department of Medicine, Section of Epidemiology and Population Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA
- Dan L. Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA
- Corresponding Author. Itunu O. Sokale, MBBS, MPH, DrPH, Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, MS: BCM 307, Room 613D, Houston, TX 77030-3498, Phone: 713-798-2972,
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- Dan L. Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Epidemiology and Population Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA
- Dan L. Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Epidemiology and Population Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA
- Dan L. Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Kandasamy S, Jonathan Y, Majid U, Farrah K, Vanstone M. Indigenous women's experiences of cervical cancer screening: Incorporating Indigenous ways of knowing into a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative research. Glob Public Health 2022; 17:2676-2689. [PMID: 34842041 DOI: 10.1080/17441692.2021.2010115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Due to historical and contextual factors, cervical cancer is typically detected at a later stage in Indigenous women, and so has higher morbidity and mortality. Increasing participation in cervical cancer screening (CCS) could ameliorate this health inequity by detecting cancer when it is more easily treatable. To understand the perspectives, preferences, and experiences of Indigenous women related to participation in CCS, we conducted a systematic review and meta-synthesis of nine qualitative research studies. To advance decolonised qualitative evidence synthesis approaches, we use a modified version of the Two Row Wampum-Covenant Chain Tradition, a Haudenosaunee two-eyed seeing analytic approach that integrates Western approaches with Indigenous worldviews. Using the metaphor of a network of forest plants, we illustrate the systemic and topical barriers and facilitators to CCS, as reported by Indigenous women. We use this metaphor to reiterate the importance of all levels of change to improve CCS experiences for Indigenous women.
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- Sujane Kandasamy
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence & Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation PhD Program, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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- Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health, Ottawa, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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Catarino R, Vassilakos P, Petignat P, Combescure C. Harms and benefits of cervical cancer screening among non-attenders in Switzerland: The transition towards HPV-based screening. Prev Med Rep 2022; 29:101929. [PMID: 35959498 PMCID: PMC9357843 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2022.101929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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We evaluate the expected benefits and harms of cervical cancer screening strategies. Primary self-sampling with HPV was associated with a lower cancer incidence and mortality compared to cytology. Primary self-sampling with HPV resulted in a reduction of screening and follow-up visits. Primary self-sampling with HPV has a reasonable balance of harms and benefits when performed every 5 years.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) testing is replacing cytological screening for cervical cancer. Our aim was to assess the expected benefits and harms of different cervical screening strategies. This study is sub-analysis of a previous cost-effectiveness study with a target population of unscreened women without cervical cancer aged ≥ 25 years. A recursive decision-tree with one-year cycles was used to model the life-long natural HPV history. Markov cohort simulations were used to assess the expected outcomes from the model. The outcomes of three strategies were compared with the absence of screening: HPV-testing on self-collected vaginal samples (Self-HPV) followed by colposcopy (Self-HPV/colpo), Self-HPV and triage with cytology (Self-HPV/PAP), cytology and triage with HPV (PAP/HPV). All screening strategies resulted in reductions in cancer cases and deaths. Self-HPV strategies were associated with a lower cancer incidence and mortality life-long, not only when performed every 3 years but also when Self-HPV was performed every 5 years vs cytology every 3 years. The gain in life expectancy obtained was 82 days with Self-HPV/colpo, 81 days with Self-HPV/PAP and 75 days with PAP/HPV compared to no screening. The number of lifetime total visits was greater with PAP/HPV compared with the Self-HPV strategies (13.13 vs < 3). The number of conizations remained relatively stable with the change of screening frequency and strategy. Self-HPV may represent a reasonable balance of harms and benefits when performed every 5 years compared to cytology every 3 years. Self-HPV/PAP yielded the most efficient harm to benefit ratio when using colposcopy as a proxy for harms.
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- Rosa Catarino
- Department of Paediatrics, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Geneva University Hospitals, Boulevard de la Cluse 30, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
- Corresponding author at: Division of Gynaecology, Geneva University Hospitals, Boulevard de la Cluse 30, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland.
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- Department of Paediatrics, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Geneva University Hospitals, Boulevard de la Cluse 30, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
- Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Route de Ferney 150, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Paediatrics, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Geneva University Hospitals, Boulevard de la Cluse 30, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Geneva University Hospitals, Rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil 4, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
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Nothacker J, Nury E, Roebl Mathieu M, Raatz H, Meerpohl JJ, Schmucker C. Women's attitudes towards a human papillomavirus-based cervical cancer screening strategy: a systematic review. BMJ SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH 2022; 48:295-306. [PMID: 36223918 PMCID: PMC9606488 DOI: 10.1136/bmjsrh-2022-201515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To provide insights into women's attitudes towards a human papillomavirus (HPV)-based cervical cancer screening strategy. DATA SOURCES Medline, Web of Science Core Collection, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, CINAHL and ClinicalTrials.gov were systematically searched for published and ongoing studies (last search conducted in August 2021). METHODS OF STUDY SELECTION The search identified 3162 references. Qualitative and quantitative studies dealing with women's attitudes towards, and acceptance of, an HPV-based cervical cancer screening strategy in Western healthcare systems were included. For data analysis, thematic analysis was used and synthesised findings were presented descriptively. TABULATION, INTEGRATION, AND RESULTS Twelve studies (including 9928 women) from USA, Canada, UK and Australia met the inclusion criteria. Women's attitudes towards HPV-based screening strategies were mainly affected by the understanding of (i) the personal risk of an HPV infection, (ii) the implication of a positive finding and (iii) the overall screening purpose. Women who considered their personal risk of HPV to be low and women who feared negative implications of a positive finding were more likely to express negative attitudes, whereas positive attitudes were particularly expressed by women understanding the screening purpose. Overall acceptance of an HPV-based screening strategy ranged between 13% and 84%. CONCLUSION This systematic review provides insights into the attitudes towards HPV-based cervical cancer screening and its acceptability based on studies conducted with women from USA, Canada, UK and Australia. This knowledge is essential for the development of education and information strategies to support the implementation of HPV-based cervical cancer screening. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO (CRD42020178957).
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- Julia Nothacker
- Institute for Evidence in Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute for Evidence in Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Department of General Practice and Primary Care, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute for Evidence in Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Evidence Based Insurance Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- European Center of Pharmaceutical Medicine, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Institute for Evidence in Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Cochrane Germany, Cochrane Germany Foundation, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute for Evidence in Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Chew KT, Kampan N, Shafiee MN. Perception and knowledge of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for cervical cancer prevention among fully vaccinated female university students in the era of HPV vaccination: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e047479. [PMID: 34876417 PMCID: PMC8655553 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-047479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the perception and knowledge of cervical cancer prevention among fully vaccinated female university students in the era of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination. DESIGN Cross-sectional using a validated questionnaire. SETTING Face-to-face interview at a public university in Malaysia. PARTICIPANTS 384 fully vaccinated female students were included in the study. RESULTS The total knowledge score in the questionnaire was 18 and was ranked according to score level into three groups: poor (score ≤5), moderate (score 6-10) and good (score ≥11). Mean score for knowledge of cervical cancer prevention was 8.24 (SD ±3.85), with 170 respondents (44.3%) scoring moderate knowledge level. The mean score for knowledge of HPV infection and its association with cervical cancer was 4.56±2.47, while the mean score for knowledge of HPV vaccination for cervical cancer prevention was 3.68 (SD ±1.98). A total of 186 (48.4%) respondents perceived that regular Pap smear was unnecessary after HPV vaccination. Respondents' perceived seriousness and susceptibility of HPV infection correlated well with knowledge of cervical cancer prevention. Two main reasons for their acceptance of HPV vaccine were self-health awareness and free vaccination. CONCLUSION The knowledge of HPV vaccination for cervical cancer prevention was average among vaccinated university students. Many of them had poor knowledge about Pap smear and did not consider regular Pap smear as an important cervical cancer screening tool following HPV vaccination. There is still a need for continued health education to improve the perception and knowledge about HPV infection and cervical cancer prevention among young adults in the community.
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- Kah Teik Chew
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Malaysia
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- Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Malaysia
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- Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Malaysia
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Understanding the Acceptability and Uptake of HPV Self-Sampling Amongst Women Under- or Never-Screened for Cervical Cancer in Toronto (Ontario, Canada): An Intervention Study Protocol. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18179114. [PMID: 34501703 PMCID: PMC8430523 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18179114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Cervical cancer remains a global public health concern, even though scientific advancements have made the disease almost entirely preventable. With the link between human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer, and the subsequent improvement in screening technology, there is potential to improve access and coverage of cervical screening with the introduction of HPV self-sampling. In Ontario, Canada, a province with a cytology-based screening program (i.e., Pap test), women who identify as South Asian, West Asian, Middle Eastern and North African have some of the lowest rates of screening, and research suggests they have a higher burden of cervical cancer. In this study, we will use both quantitative and qualitative methods to understand the acceptability and uptake of a take-home HPV self-sampling kit. Working with community champions—people with pre-existing connections with local groups—we will recruit women from these groups who are under- or never-screened for cervical cancer. Women will self-select whether they are in the group that tries HPV self-sampling or in the group that does not. We will aim for 100 women in each group. All participants will provide feedback on the feasibility, acceptability and preferences for cervical screening through a survey and phone follow-up. Women who self-select the HPV self-sampling group, will be followed up to find out if they followed through with self-sampling and to understand their experience using the device. Women who do not want to try self-sampling will be followed up to see if they went on to get a Pap test. The qualitative phase of this study consists of five focus groups with participants and semi-structured interviews with key informants in the community.
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Cromwell I, Smith LW, van der Hoek K, Hedden L, Coldman AJ, Cook D, Franco EL, Krajden M, Martin R, Lee MH, Stuart G, van Niekerk D, Ogilvie G, Peacock S. Cost-effectiveness analysis of primary human papillomavirus testing in cervical cancer screening: Results from the HPV FOCAL Trial. Cancer Med 2021; 10:2996-3003. [PMID: 33811457 PMCID: PMC8085916 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.3864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Revised: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The Human Papillomavirus FOr CervicAL cancer (HPV FOCAL) trial is a large randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy of primary HPV testing to cytology among women in the population-based Cervix Screening Program in British Columbia, Canada. We conducted a cost-effectiveness analysis based on the HPV FOCAL trial to estimate the incremental cost per detected high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia of grade 2 or worse lesions (CIN2+). A total of 19,009 women aged 25 to 65 were randomized to one of two study groups. Women in the intervention group received primary HPV testing with reflex liquid-based cytology (LBC) upon a positive finding with a screening interval of 48 months. Women in the control group received primary LBC testing, and those negative returned at 24 months for LBC and again at 48 months for exit screening. Both groups received HPV and LBC co-testing at the 48-month exit. Incremental costs during the course of the trial were comparable between the intervention and control groups. The intervention group had lower overall costs and detected a larger number of CIN2+ lesions, resulting in a lower mean cost per CIN2+ detected ($7551) than the control group ($8325), a difference of -$773 [all costs in 2018 USD]. Cost per detected lesion was sensitive to the costs of sample collection, HPV testing, and LBC testing. The HPV FOCAL Trial results suggest that primary HPV testing every 4 years produces similar outcomes to LBC-based testing every 2 years for cervical cancer screening at a lower cost.
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- Ian Cromwell
- Canadian Centre for Applied Research in Cancer ControlBC Cancer Research InstituteVancouverBCCanada
- British Columbia Cancer AgencyCancer Control ResearchBC Cancer Research InstituteVancouverBCCanada
- Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in HealthOttawaONCanada
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- British Columbia Cancer AgencyCancer Control ResearchBC Cancer Research InstituteVancouverBCCanada
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- Canadian Centre for Applied Research in Cancer ControlBC Cancer Research InstituteVancouverBCCanada
- British Columbia Cancer AgencyCancer Control ResearchBC Cancer Research InstituteVancouverBCCanada
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- Faculty of Health SciencesSimon Fraser UniversityBurnabyBCCanada
- BC Academic Health Sciences NetworkVancouverBCCanada
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- British Columbia Cancer AgencyCancer Control ResearchBC Cancer Research InstituteVancouverBCCanada
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- British Columbia Centre for Disease ControlVancouverBCCanada
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- British Columbia Centre for Disease ControlVancouverBCCanada
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- British Columbia Cancer AgencyCervical Cancer Screening ProgramVancouverBCCanada
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- British Columbia Cancer AgencyCervical Cancer Screening ProgramVancouverBCCanada
- Vancouver General HospitalGynecologic OncologyVancouverBCCanada
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- Faculty of MedicineThe University of British ColumbiaVancouverBCCanada
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- British Columbia Cancer AgencyCervical Cancer Screening ProgramVancouverBCCanada
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- British Columbia Centre for Disease ControlVancouverBCCanada
- Faculty of MedicineThe University of British ColumbiaVancouverBCCanada
- Women’s Health Research InstituteBC Women’s HospitalVancouverBCCanada
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- Canadian Centre for Applied Research in Cancer ControlBC Cancer Research InstituteVancouverBCCanada
- British Columbia Cancer AgencyCancer Control ResearchBC Cancer Research InstituteVancouverBCCanada
- Faculty of Health SciencesSimon Fraser UniversityBurnabyBCCanada
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Huo X, Sun H, Cao D, Yang J, Peng P, Kong L, Chen F, Shen K, Li S. Evaluation of Cervical High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions-Correlated Markers as Triage Strategy for Colposcopy After Co-Testing. Onco Targets Ther 2021; 14:2075-2084. [PMID: 33776454 PMCID: PMC7989978 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s300269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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Background Colposcopy was referred in cases with severe abnormalities in co-testing. Although p16/Ki67 dual staining reduced the referral rate, its sensitivity and specificity need to be enhanced. Methods The expressions of p16, Ki-67, SMAD3, YAP1, RELA were evaluated in the colposcopy referral population. The inclusion criteria included 30–60 years and diagnosed with HPV16/18-positive, other HR-HPV-positive with ASCUS, LSIL, AGC (atypical glandular cell) in co-testing. Colposcopies, endocervical curettages of cervical biopsies were also collected. Cases were excluded if there were no biopsies, if the interval between a cervical screening test and biopsies was more than 6 months, or if insufficient tissue was available as a formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded block. The pathology was independently reviewed by two pathologists. Discrepant interpretations were adjudicated by a third pathologist. Results In total, 1194 of 1273 cases who were referred to colposcopy were evaluated in the present study. The sensitivity and specificity of p16+ combined with Ki-67+ for predicting CIN2+ were 62.1% and 89.5%, respectively. p16+ combined with YAP1+ and/or RELA+ provided a sensitivity and specificity of 70.9% and 89.5%, respectively, while 72.8% and 86.4% were achieved by p16+ combined with YAP1+ and/or SMAD3+ and/or RELA+. In HPV16/18+ and LSIL subgroups, the sensitivity and specificity of p16+ combined with Ki-67+ for predicting CIN2+ were 67.7% and 87.6%, respectively, for the former group and 58.6%, 88.8%, respectively, for the latter group. p16+, YAP1+/RELA+ showed a better performance for predicting CIN2+ with a better sensitivity and considerable specificity in the other HPV+ combined with ASCUS group than were achieved by p16+ combined with Ki-67+. RELA+ and the combination of p16 and RELA/YAP1 also provided the Max AUC area. Conclusion Our study shows that RELA and the combination of p16 and RELA/YAP1 achieved better sensitivity and specificity for detecting morphologically CIN2+ lesions.
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- Xiao Huo
- Center of Basic Medical Research, Peking University Third Hospital Institute of Medical Innovation and Research, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Nomani L, Abro S, Chatt G, Abdulameer S, Pambuccian SE, Mehrotra S, Barkan GA. Five-year retrospective review in gynecologic cytopathology: is it time to amend? J Am Soc Cytopathol 2020; 10:141-147. [PMID: 33422455 DOI: 10.1016/j.jasc.2020.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2020] [Revised: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION According to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments 1988 regulations, 5-year retrospective review (5YRR) of normal Papanicolaou tests in patients with a newly diagnosed high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion or above (HSIL+) is mandatory. Since this mandate has been in place, a multitude of changes have taken place in the screening and management guidelines of cervical cancer. The aim of this study is to assess the role of this mandate in our laboratory and to investigate the lessons learned. MATERIAL AND METHODS The cytopathology electronic database and institutional quality assurance records at Loyola University Medical Center were searched from January 2009 to December 2019 to identify all Papanicolaou tests diagnosed as new "HSIL and above" (HSIL+). Major discrepancy (2+) was defined as initial negative diagnosis changed to HSIL+. RESULTS A total of 153,083 Papanicolaou tests were performed during this period; out of these, 1452 (0.94%) were diagnosed as HSIL+. A total of 695 HSIL+ Papanicolaou tests had a negative prior Papanicolaou and in 615 of 695 there was agreement with the initial negative diagnosis. In 61 Papanicolaou tests, the initial diagnosis was changed from negative and they were reclassified on review as 3 HSIL, 9 ASC-H, 7 AGC, and 42 ASCUS or LSIL. Major discrepancy rate was calculated as 3 of 695 (0.43%). None required an amended report. CONCLUSIONS It is important to revisit the 5YRR as a method of implementing the quality indicators in gynecologic cytology so that the process retains its value without overburdening cytology laboratories and personnel.
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- Laila Nomani
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Loyola University Healthcare System, Maywood, Illinois.
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Loyola University Healthcare System, Maywood, Illinois
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Loyola University Healthcare System, Maywood, Illinois
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Loyola University Healthcare System, Maywood, Illinois
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Loyola University Healthcare System, Maywood, Illinois
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Loyola University Healthcare System, Maywood, Illinois
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Loyola University Healthcare System, Maywood, Illinois
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Veijalainen O, Kares S, Kotaniemi-Talonen L, Kujala P, Vuento R, Luukkaala T, Kholová I, Mäenpää J. Primary HPV screening for cervical cancer: Results after two screening rounds in a regional screening program in Finland. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2020; 100:403-409. [PMID: 33037625 DOI: 10.1111/aogs.14021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Revised: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Since 2012, cervical cancer screening has been conducted with a primary high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) test and conventional cytology triage in the city of Tampere, Finland. The women who were screened with the hrHPV test in 2012 were invited to participate in the second screening round in 2017. The aim of the present report was to compare the number of colposcopy referrals and the number of histological high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL)+ (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia [CIN2+]) lesions between the first and second screening rounds of women of a specific age group who were screened twice with the hrHPV test. MATERIAL AND METHODS The primary hrHPV test used was the RealTime hrHPV PCR assay by Abbott. Women with a positive hrHPV test and cytology triage equal to or worse than low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion or atypical glandular cells, favor neoplasia, were directly referred to colposcopy, whereas hrHPV-positive women with a negative or equivocal cytology triage were re-screened after approximately 12-16 months. hrHPV-negative women were scheduled for re-screening after 5 years. The present report focuses on the cohort of women who were screened twice with the hrHPV test, who were 35-55 years old in 2012, and 40-60 years old in 2017. RESULTS In all, 8076 women were invited for HPV screening in 2012 and 8331 women were invited for the second round 5 years later, with attendance rates of 70% and 71%, respectively. Of the women who were screened in 2012, 4571 (69%) belonged to the 35- to 55-year age cohort. In 2017, 4807 (73%) of the women aged 40-60 years participated in the screening. In this cohort, 185 (4.0%) colposcopies were performed in the first screening round, compared with 139 (2.9%) in the second round, and the colposcopy rate was 29% smaller in the second round (P = .002). The number of histological HSIL+ cases was 38 (0.8%) during the first screening round and 29 (0.6%) during the second round (P = .220). CONCLUSIONS In the setting of routine organized cervical cancer screening, the initially high colposcopy rate associated with primary HPV screening seems to level off at the second screening round in women who were screened twice with an hrHPV test.
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- Olga Veijalainen
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Päijät-Hämeen Central Hospital, Lahti, Finland
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- Department of Pathology, Fimlab Laboratories Ltd, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tampere University Hospital, and Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Pathology, Fimlab Laboratories Ltd, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Microbiology, Fimlab Laboratories Ltd, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University Hospital, Research, Innovation and Development Center and Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Pathology, Fimlab Laboratories Ltd, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, and Cancer Center, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
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Clinical Performance of Human Papillomavirus Testing and Visual Inspection With Acetic Acid in Primary, Combination, and Sequential Cervical Cancer Screening in China. Sex Transm Dis 2020; 46:540-547. [PMID: 31295223 DOI: 10.1097/olq.0000000000001026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND World Health Organization guidelines recommend screening with human papillomavirus (HPV) testing followed by either treatment of all HPV-positives, or by visual inspection (VIA) for triage to treatment, citing insufficient evidence to recommend either strategy over the other. METHODS We assessed VIA and HPV testing individually, in combination (HPV-VIA cotesting), and as triage models. Three thousand women were screened in Inner Mongolia, China, concurrently with HPV testing and VIA in a real population setting. Screen-positive women underwent colposcopy, and biopsy, if indicated. Accuracy of screening algorithms for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 or higher (CIN-2+) was calculated after controlling for verification bias. HPV testing followed by VIA triage for CIN-2+ detection was compared with Hybrid Capture 2 viral loads triage, measured in relative light units/cutoff. RESULTS CIN-2+ prevalence was 1.0%. Corrected sensitivity, false negative rate, and specificity for CIN-2+, respectively, for primary HPV testing were 89.7%, 10.3%, and 83.3%; 44.8%, 55.2%, and 92·3% for VIA; 93.1%, 6.9%, and 80.2% for HPV-VIA cotesting; and 41.4%, 58.6, and 95.4% for HPV with VIA triage scenarios. Using relative light units/cutoff of 5 or greater to triage HPV-positive women had twice the sensitivity as VIA triage, with comparable specificity for CIN-2+. CONCLUSIONS When VIA performs relatively poorly and HPV testing is available, adding VIA to sequential (ie, HPV followed by VIA triage) or primary (HPV-VIA cotesting) screening does not significantly improve CIN-2+ detection beyond primary HPV screening alone. Sequential screening (ie, HPV followed by VIA triage) reduces sensitivity too low for population-based screening programs. The HPV viral loads could offer an alternative low-resource country triage strategy.
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Gonthier C, Desportes C, Pretet JL, Azaïs H, Uzan C, Mergui JL, Canlorbe G. [HPV testing in the screening and follow-up of patients with cervical high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 47:747-752. [PMID: 31520818 DOI: 10.1016/j.gofs.2019.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the value of high-risk HPV (HR HPV) testing in screening and post-treatment follow-up of high-grade squamous intraepithelial cervical lesions (HSIL). METHODS A systematic review of the literature from 2000 to 2019 was conducted including the following keywords: "human papilloma virus", "HPV testing", "cervical squamous intraepithelial lesion", "cervical cancer". RESULT Numerous recent randomized studies and meta-analyzes have concordant results in favor of HR HPV superiority over cervical smear in the screening and post-treatment monitoring of HSIL. In screening, the sensitivity of the HR HPV tests is 63% to 98% whereas that of the cervical smear is only 38% to 65% for the detection of HSIL+ (HSIL and invasive cancers). A negative HR HPV test is associated with less than 5% risk of LIEHG+at 6 years. In addition, after removal of a LIEHG, HR HPV tests have a sensitivity>90% and specificity>80% to predict treatment failure. After surgicale exision, a negative HR HPV test is associated with a risk of failure<2% (negative predictive value of 98%), and 12-25% if it is positive. CONCLUSIONS HR HPV tests are effective, allowing early detection of LIEHG+ identification of low-risk women in case of negative test, and a prediction of the risk of failure after treatment.
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- C Gonthier
- Service de chirurgie et oncologie gynécologique et mammaire, hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, AP-HP, 47-83, boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France.
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- Service de chirurgie et oncologie gynécologique et mammaire, hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, AP-HP, 47-83, boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France
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- EA3181 carcinogenèse associée aux HPV, laboratoire de biologie cellulaire et moléculaire, Centre national de référence Papillomavirus, université Bourgogne Franche Comté, CHU de Besançon, boulevard A.-Fleming, 25030 Besançon cedex, France
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- Service de chirurgie et oncologie gynécologique et mammaire, hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, AP-HP, 47-83, boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France
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- Service de chirurgie et oncologie gynécologique et mammaire, hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, AP-HP, 47-83, boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France; Biologie et thérapeutique du Cancer, Centre de recherche Saint-Antoine (CRSA), Sorbonne université, 184, rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, 75012 Paris, France
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- Service de chirurgie et oncologie gynécologique et mammaire, hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, AP-HP, 47-83, boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France
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- Service de chirurgie et oncologie gynécologique et mammaire, hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, AP-HP, 47-83, boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France; Biologie et thérapeutique du Cancer, Centre de recherche Saint-Antoine (CRSA), Sorbonne université, 184, rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, 75012 Paris, France
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Sun H, Shen K, Cao D. Progress in immunocytochemical staining for cervical cancer screening. Cancer Manag Res 2019; 11:1817-1827. [PMID: 30863187 PMCID: PMC6391129 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s195349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Cervical cancer is one of the most common gynecological malignancies. In recent years, the implementation of cervical cancer screening has resulted in the effective control of cervical cancer incidence. However, many deficiencies still exist in the current screening techniques and strategies. With advancements in cervical cancer screening research, immunochemical staining to determine cervical cytology has shown a broader application prospect in the early screening for cervical cancer, especially for triage in cervical cancer screening.
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- Hengzi Sun
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China, ;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China, ;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China, ;
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Vassilakos P, Poncet A, Catarino R, Viviano M, Petignat P, Combescure C. Cost-effectiveness evaluation of HPV self-testing offered to non-attendees in cervical cancer screening in Switzerland. Gynecol Oncol 2019; 153:92-99. [PMID: 30718124 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2019.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2018] [Revised: 01/17/2019] [Accepted: 01/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE About 30% of women who are eligible for cervical cancer (CC) screening remain un-screened or under-screened in Switzerland. HPV testing on self-collected vaginal samples (Self-HPV) has shown to be more sensitive than cytology while also reaching non-attendees. The objective of this study was to explore the cost-effectiveness of offering Self-HPV to non-attendees in Switzerland. METHODS A recursive decision-tree with one-year cycles was used to model the life-long natural HPV history. Markov cohort simulations were used to assess the expected outcomes from the model. The outcomes of three strategies were compared with the absence of screening: Self-HPV and triage with colposcopy (Self-HPV/colpo), Self-HPV and triage with Pap cytology (Self-HPV/PAP), cytological screening and triage with HPV (PAP/HPV). Sensitivity analyses for the key parameters of the model were conducted to check the robustness of findings. RESULTS Offering a Self-HPV screening to non-attendees could prevent 90% of CC and 94% of CC-related deaths in the study population. The current cytology-based program could reduce by 83% the number of CC cases and by 88% the number of CC-related deaths over the population's lifetime. Compared to the absence of screening, incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICER) were estimated to be, per saved Quality Adjusted Life Year (QALY), 12413US$ for the strategy Self-HPV/colpo, 11138US$ for the strategy Self-HPV/Pap and 22488US$ for the strategy PAP/HPV. CONCLUSIONS Offering Self-HPV as a CC screening strategy to non-attendees in Switzerland is a cost-effective solution that is associated with a reduction of CC cases and related deaths. Self-HPV is more cost-effective than the currently used cytology-based screening.
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- Pierre Vassilakos
- Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research, route de Ferney 150, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland; Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Geneva University Hospitals, Boulevard de la Cluse 30, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Geneva University Hospitals, Rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil 4, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Geneva University Hospitals, Boulevard de la Cluse 30, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland.
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Geneva University Hospitals, Boulevard de la Cluse 30, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Geneva University Hospitals, Boulevard de la Cluse 30, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Geneva University Hospitals, Rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil 4, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
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Corkum MT, Shaddick H, Jewlal E, Patil N, Leung E, Sugimoto A, McGee J, Prefontaine M, D'Souza D. When Pap Testing Fails to Prevent Cervix Cancer: A Qualitative Study of the Experience of Screened Women Under 50 with Advanced Cervix Cancer in Canada. Cureus 2019; 11:e3950. [PMID: 30937248 PMCID: PMC6433450 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.3950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2019] [Accepted: 01/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION While Papanicolaou (Pap) smears have resulted in a significant decline in cervical cancer incidence and mortality, our clinical experience indicates some women still present with locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC) despite having received Pap smear screening. Recent guidelines have decreased the recommended frequency of Pap smears to every three years. Our study sought to investigate the experiences of young women compliant with cervical screening who presented with LACC. METHODS Women under 50 with LACC, FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics) stage IB1 to IVA who underwent a Pap smear within two years of diagnosis and received curative intent chemoradiotherapy between September 2010 and December 2012 were included. Participants were treated at a tertiary academic cancer centre and invited for a semi-structured, in-person interview, which was analysed qualitatively using thematic analysis. RESULTS Thirteen out of 38 women had Pap screening two or less years before diagnosis. Ten consented to participate in an interview. Several key themes emerged: I) Belief that LACC does not occur in those who undergo screening; II) Lack of understanding about LACC symptoms/diagnosis of cervix cancer; III) Reluctance from health care providers to perform a detailed pelvic examination in the presence of symptoms; IV) Negative emotions including anger, shame, regret, mistrust; V) Changes in quality of life from treatment; VI) Advice for other women. CONCLUSIONS One-third of women presenting with LACC had appropriate Pap screening prior to diagnosis. Patients believe delays in their diagnosis resulted in detrimental quality of life. There is a need to educate physicians and the public about the symptoms of cervix cancer and to consider this diagnosis even when Pap screening has occurred.
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- Mark T Corkum
- Radiation Oncology, London Regional Cancer Program, University of Western Ontario, London, CAN
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- Medical Physics, London Regional Cancer Program, University of Western Ontario, London, CAN
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- Radiation Oncology, London Regional Cancer Program, University of Western Ontario, London, CAN
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- Radiation Oncology, Toronto Sunnybrook Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, CAN
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- Oncology, London Regional Cancer Program, University of Western Ontario, London, CAN
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- Oncology, London Regional Cancer Program, University of Western Ontario, London, CAN
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- Neurology, London Regional Cancer Program, University of Western Ontario, London, CAN
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- Radiation Oncology, London Regional Cancer Program, University of Western Ontario, London, CAN
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Wu T, Chen X, Zheng B, Li J, Xie F, Ding X, Zeng Z, Zhao C. Previous Papanicolaou and Hybrid Capture 2 human papillomavirus testing results of 5699 women with histologically diagnosed cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 2/3. J Am Soc Cytopathol 2019; 8:206-211. [PMID: 31272603 DOI: 10.1016/j.jasc.2019.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2018] [Revised: 01/12/2019] [Accepted: 01/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Cervical cancer remains an important public health problem in Chinese women owing to the lack of a national screening program. The aim of the present study was to evaluate human papillomavirus (HPV) and Papanicolaou (Pap) test results preceding the histologic diagnosis of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 2/3 (CIN2/3) in China's largest College of American Pathologists-certified clinical laboratory. MATERIALS AND METHODS All cases of CIN2/3 histologically diagnosed from January 2011 to August 2016 were retrieved from the pathology department records. The Pap cytology and HPV test results from the 6 months before the CIN2/3 diagnoses were analyzed. RESULTS A total of 5699 patients with histologically diagnosed CIN2/3 had previous Pap and/or HPV Hybrid Capture 2 testing results within the previous 6 months. The average age was 39.5 years (range, 16-82 years). Of these patients, 4288 had Pap test findings (average, 1.5 months) available. The results were high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion in 44.1%, low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion in 20.0%, atypical squamous cells, cannot exclude high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion, in 16.0%, atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance, in 12.3%, atypical glandular cells in 0.7%, and negative in 6.9%. Of the 5699 patients, 2546 had HPV Hybrid Capture 2 test results (average, 1.4 months) available. Of these, 91.7% had positive results and 8.3% had negative results. Of 1135 patients with both previous Pap and HPV results, 7.1% had negative HPV results and 8.0% had negative Pap results (P = 0.38). Only 21 patients (1.9%) had double negative results. CONCLUSIONS The present study has reported the previous results of HPV testing and Pap cytology for patients with high-grade cervical squamous precursor lesions in a population of women in China who had not undergone intensive previous screening. Both high-risk HPV and Pap cytology had similar negative testing rates for these women, although double negative results were less common. These results support the value of combined testing in the detection of cervical cancer precursors.
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- Tao Wu
- Department of Pathology, KingMed Diagnostics, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pathology, Baylor Scott and White Health, College Station, Texas
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- Department of Pathology, KingMed Diagnostics, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pathology, Jinan Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Shandong, China
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- Department of Pathology, KingMed Diagnostics, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Pathology, KingMed Diagnostics, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pathology, KingMed Diagnostics, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Moses E, Pedersen HN, Wagner EC, Sekikubo M, Money DM, Ogilvie GS, Mitchell-Foster SM. Understanding Men's Perceptions of Human Papillomavirus and Cervical Cancer Screening in Kampala, Uganda. J Glob Oncol 2018; 4:1-9. [PMID: 30241236 PMCID: PMC6223419 DOI: 10.1200/jgo.17.00106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Purpose This preliminary study explores Ugandan men’s knowledge and attitudes about human papillomavirus (HPV), cervical cancer, and screening. Methods A local physician led an education session about cervical cancer for 62 men in Kisenyi, Kampala in Uganda. Trained nurse midwives administered surveys to assess knowledge and attitudes before and after the education session. Results From the pre-education survey, only 24.6% of men had heard of HPV previously, and 59% of men had heard of cervical cancer. Posteducation, 54.5% of men believed only women could be infected with HPV and 32.7% of men believed antibiotics could cure HPV. Despite their limited knowledge, 98.2% of men stated they would support their partners to receive screening for cervical cancer, and 100% of men surveyed stated they would encourage their daughter to get the HPV vaccine if available. Conclusions Knowledge of HPV and cervical cancer among Ugandan men is low. Even after targeted education, confusion remained about disease transmission and treatment. Ongoing education programs geared toward men and interventions to encourage spousal communication about reproductive health and shared decision making may improve awareness of cervical cancer prevention strategies.
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- Erin Moses
- Erin Moses, Emily C. Wagner, Deborah M. Money, and Gina S. Ogilvie, Women's Health Research Institute, BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre; Heather N. Pedersen, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; and Musa Sekikubo, Deborah M. Money, Gina S. Ogilvie, and Sheona M. Mitchell-Foster, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Erin Moses, Emily C. Wagner, Deborah M. Money, and Gina S. Ogilvie, Women's Health Research Institute, BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre; Heather N. Pedersen, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; and Musa Sekikubo, Deborah M. Money, Gina S. Ogilvie, and Sheona M. Mitchell-Foster, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Erin Moses, Emily C. Wagner, Deborah M. Money, and Gina S. Ogilvie, Women's Health Research Institute, BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre; Heather N. Pedersen, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; and Musa Sekikubo, Deborah M. Money, Gina S. Ogilvie, and Sheona M. Mitchell-Foster, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Erin Moses, Emily C. Wagner, Deborah M. Money, and Gina S. Ogilvie, Women's Health Research Institute, BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre; Heather N. Pedersen, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; and Musa Sekikubo, Deborah M. Money, Gina S. Ogilvie, and Sheona M. Mitchell-Foster, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Erin Moses, Emily C. Wagner, Deborah M. Money, and Gina S. Ogilvie, Women's Health Research Institute, BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre; Heather N. Pedersen, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; and Musa Sekikubo, Deborah M. Money, Gina S. Ogilvie, and Sheona M. Mitchell-Foster, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Erin Moses, Emily C. Wagner, Deborah M. Money, and Gina S. Ogilvie, Women's Health Research Institute, BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre; Heather N. Pedersen, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; and Musa Sekikubo, Deborah M. Money, Gina S. Ogilvie, and Sheona M. Mitchell-Foster, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Erin Moses, Emily C. Wagner, Deborah M. Money, and Gina S. Ogilvie, Women's Health Research Institute, BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre; Heather N. Pedersen, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; and Musa Sekikubo, Deborah M. Money, Gina S. Ogilvie, and Sheona M. Mitchell-Foster, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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Ogilvie GS, van Niekerk D, Krajden M, Smith LW, Cook D, Gondara L, Ceballos K, Quinlan D, Lee M, Martin RE, Gentile L, Peacock S, Stuart GCE, Franco EL, Coldman AJ. Effect of Screening With Primary Cervical HPV Testing vs Cytology Testing on High-grade Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia at 48 Months: The HPV FOCAL Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2018; 320:43-52. [PMID: 29971397 PMCID: PMC6583046 DOI: 10.1001/jama.2018.7464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 172] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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IMPORTANCE There is limited information about the relative effectiveness of cervical cancer screening with primary human papillomavirus (HPV) testing alone compared with cytology in North American populations. OBJECTIVE To evaluate histologically confirmed cumulative incident cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) grade 3 or worse (CIN3+) detected up to and including 48 months by primary HPV testing alone (intervention) or liquid-based cytology (control). DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS Randomized clinical trial conducted in an organized Cervical Cancer Screening Program in Canada. Participants were recruited through 224 collaborating clinicians from January 2008 to May 2012, with follow-up through December 2016. Women aged 25 to 65 years with no history of CIN2+ in the past 5 years, no history of invasive cervical cancer, or no history of hysterectomy; who have not received a Papanicolaou test within the past 12 months; and who were not receiving immunosuppressive therapy were eligible. INTERVENTIONS A total of 19 009 women were randomized to the intervention (n = 9552) and control (n = 9457) groups. Women in the intervention group received HPV testing; those whose results were negative returned at 48 months. Women in the control group received liquid-based cytology (LBC) testing; those whose results were negative returned at 24 months for LBC. Women in the control group who were negative at 24 months returned at 48 months. At 48-month exit, both groups received HPV and LBC co-testing. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES The primary outcome was the cumulative incidence of CIN3+ 48 months following randomization. The cumulative incidence of CIN2+ was a secondary outcome. RESULTS Among 19 009 women who were randomized (mean age, 45 years [10th-90th percentile, 30-59]), 16 374 (8296 [86.9%] in the intervention group and 8078 [85.4%] in the control group) completed the study. At 48 months, significantly fewer CIN3+ and CIN2+ were detected in the intervention vs control group. The CIN3+ incidence rate was 2.3/1000 (95% CI, 1.5-3.5) in the intervention group and 5.5/1000 (95% CI, 4.2-7.2) in the control group. The CIN3+ risk ratio was 0.42 (95% CI, 0.25-0.69). The CIN2+ incidence rate at 48 months was 5.0/1000 (95% CI, 3.8-6.7) in the intervention group and 10.6/1000 (95% CI, 8.7-12.9) in the control group. The CIN2+ risk ratio was 0.47 (95% CI, 0.34-0.67). Baseline HPV-negative women had a significantly lower cumulative incidence of CIN3+ at 48 months than cytology-negative women (CIN3+ incidence rate, 1.4/1000 [95% CI, 0.8-2.4]; CIN3+ risk ratio, 0.25 [95% CI, 0.13-0.48]). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Among women undergoing cervical cancer screening, the use of primary HPV testing compared with cytology testing resulted in a significantly lower likelihood of CIN3+ at 48 months. Further research is needed to understand long-term clinical outcomes as well as cost-effectiveness. TRIAL REGISTRATION isrctn.org Identifier: ISRCTN79347302.
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- Gina Suzanne Ogilvie
- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Lower Mainland Laboratories, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Cervical Cancer Screening Program, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Cervical Cancer Screening Program, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Cervical Cancer Screening Program, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Cervical Cancer Screening Program, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Cervical Cancer Screening Program, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Cervical Cancer Screening Program, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Cervical Cancer Screening Program, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Cancer Control Research, BC Cancer, British Columbia, Canada
- Canadian Centre for Applied Research in Cancer Control, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Departments of Oncology and Epidemiology & Biostatistics, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Cervical Cancer Screening Program, British Columbia Cancer, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Bhatia R, Kavanagh K, Stewart J, Moncur S, Serrano I, Cong D, Cubie HA, Haas JG, Busby-Earle C, Williams ARW, Howie SEM, Cuschieri K. Host chemokine signature as a biomarker for the detection of pre-cancerous cervical lesions. Oncotarget 2018; 9:18548-18558. [PMID: 29719625 PMCID: PMC5915092 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.24946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2018] [Accepted: 03/12/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Background The ability to distinguish which hrHPV infections predispose to significant disease is ever more pressing as a result of the increasing move to hrHPV testing for primary cervical screening. A risk-stratifier or “triage” of infection should ideally be objective and suitable for automation given the scale of screening. Results CCL2, CCL3, CCL4, CXCL1, CXCL8 and CXCL12 emerged as the strongest, candidate biomarkers to detect underlying disease [cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 or worse (CIN2+)]. For CIN2+, CCL2 had the highest area under the curve (AUC) of 0.722 with a specificity of 82%. A combined biomarker panel of six chemokines CCL2, CCL3, CCL4, CXCL1, CXCL8, and CXCL12 provides a sensitivity of 71% and specificity of 67%. Conclusion The present work demonstrates that the levels of five chemokine-proteins are indicative of underlying disease. We demonstrate technical feasibility and promising clinical performance of a chemokine-based biomarker panel, equivalent to that of other triage options. Further assessment in longitudinal series is now warranted. Methods A panel of 31 chemokines were investigated for expression in routinely taken archived and prospective cervical liquid based cytology (LBC) samples using Human Chemokine Proteomic Array kit. Nine chemokines were further validated using Procartaplex assay on the Luminex platform.
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- Ramya Bhatia
- Human Papillomavirus Research Group, Division of Pathology, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Strathclyde University, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Inflammation research, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Inflammation research, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Division of Infection and Pathway Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Inflammation research, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Global Health Academy, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Division of Infection and Pathway Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Simpson Centre for Reproductive Health, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Simpson Centre for Reproductive Health, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Inflammation research, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Scottish HPV Reference Laboratory, NHS Lothian, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Pedersen HN, Smith LW, Racey CS, Cook D, Krajden M, van Niekerk D, Ogilvie GS. Implementation considerations using HPV self-collection to reach women under-screened for cervical cancer in high-income settings. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 25:e4-e7. [PMID: 29507489 DOI: 10.3747/co.25.3827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The success of cytology (Pap screening) programs is undeniable and has drastically reduced cervical cancer rates in high-income settings where it has been implemented [...]
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- H N Pedersen
- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.,Women's Health Research Institute, Vancouver, BC
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- Women's Health Research Institute, Vancouver, BC.,BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC; and
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- BC Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver, BC
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- BC Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver, BC
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- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.,Women's Health Research Institute, Vancouver, BC
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Wood B, Lofters A, Vahabi M. Strategies to reach marginalized women for cervical cancer screening: A qualitative study of stakeholder perspectives. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 25:e8-e16. [PMID: 29507490 DOI: 10.3747/co.25.3851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background Self-sampling for human papillomavirus (hpv) has the potential to reach marginalized populations that are underserved for cervical cancer screening. However, before implementing an alternative screening strategy such as self-sampling for under- and never-screened women, the key processes, facilitators, and barriers to reform need to be understood. Methods A descriptive qualitative study was conducted that involved semi-structured interviews with Canadian and international cancer screening health care providers and policy-makers. Respondents were purposively selected from a list of thirty stakeholders generated through an environmental scan. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using directed content analysis. Results Nineteen stakeholders participated in the interviews. Most respondents thought that self-sampling was an appropriate cervical screening alternative for hard-to-reach populations, as it addressed barriers to cervical screening related to various social determinants of health. All respondents emphasized that transitioning to hpv primary screening would catalyze a policy shift towards self-sampling. Clinician respondents were less enthusiastic about self-sampling strategies since that discouraged women's appointments with primary care providers, because cervical screening offered an opportunity to discuss other preventive health topics. There also was little consensus between respondents on whether the state of evidence was satisfactory to integrate a self-sampling option into policy, or whether more Canadian research was needed. Conclusion Canadian cervical cancer screening stakeholders should collaborate to identify the knowledge gaps that researchers should address and leverage the existing literature to implement tailored, patient-centred alternative cervical screening strategies. The transition to hpv primary screening would be a key first step in the broad implementation of hpv self-sampling in Canada.
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- B Wood
- School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON.,Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, and Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.,Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Ryerson University, Co-Director, Ryerson Centre for Global Health and Health Equity, Graduate Program in Immigration and Settlement Studies, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON
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- Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, and Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Ryerson University, Co-Director, Ryerson Centre for Global Health and Health Equity, Graduate Program in Immigration and Settlement Studies, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON
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Vahabi M, Lofters A. HPV self-sampling: A promising approach to reduce cervical cancer screening disparities in Canada. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 25:13-18. [PMID: 29507479 DOI: 10.3747/co.25.3845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the primary cause of cervical, anal, and other genital cancers, which are preventable through screening and early treatment. [...]
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- M Vahabi
- Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Ryerson University, Co- Director, Ryerson Centre for Global Health and Health Equity, Graduate Program in Immigration and Settlement Studies, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON
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- Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, and Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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Lee JH, Kim H, Choi H, Jeong H, Ko Y, Shim SH, Lee E, Chae SH. Contributions and Limitations of National Cervical Cancer Screening Program in Korea: A Retrospective Observational Study. Asian Nurs Res (Korean Soc Nurs Sci) 2018; 12:9-16. [PMID: 29463482 DOI: 10.1016/j.anr.2017.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2017] [Revised: 12/21/2017] [Accepted: 12/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the contributions and limitations of the cervical cancer screening test with accuracy in Korea. METHODS This was a retrospective observational study. The study population consisted of all participants who underwent cervical cancer screening test from 2009 to 2014. The data were obtained from National Health Information Database (NHID) which represents medical use records of most Koreans. As the indices for contributions and limitations of the screening test, crude detection rate, incidence rate of interval cancer, sensitivity, specificity, and positive predictive value were used. RESULTS The crude detection rate of screening test per 100,000 participants increased from 100.7 in 2009 to 102.1 in 2014. The incidence rate of interval cancer per 100,000 negatives decreased from 13.0 in 2009 to 10.2 in 2014. The sensitivities of screening test were 88.7% in 2009 and 91.2% in 2014, and the specificities were 98.5% in 2009 and 97.7% in 2014. The positive predictive value of screening decreased from 6.2% in 2009 to 4.3% in 2014. CONCLUSION The Korean national cervical cancer screening program has improved in accuracy and has contributed to detection of early stage of cervical cancer over the years. Along with efforts to promote participation in cancer screening programs, quality control over the screening program should be enhanced.
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- Jung Hyun Lee
- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Bigdata Steering Department, National Health Insurance Service, Wonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Wood B, Russell VL, El-Khatib Z, McFaul S, Taljaard M, Little J, Graham ID. "They Should Be Asking Us": A Qualitative Decisional Needs Assessment for Women Considering Cervical Cancer Screening. Glob Qual Nurs Res 2018; 5:2333393618783632. [PMID: 30014003 PMCID: PMC6041998 DOI: 10.1177/2333393618783632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2017] [Revised: 05/14/2018] [Accepted: 05/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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In this study, we examine from multiple perspectives, women's shared decision-making needs when considering cervical screening options: Pap testing, in-clinic human papillomavirus (HPV) testing, self-collected HPV testing, or no screening. The Ottawa Decision Support Framework guided the development of the interview schedule. We conducted semi-structured interviews with seven screen-eligible women and five health care professionals (three health care providers and two health system managers). Women did not perceive that cervical screening involves a "decision," which limited their knowledge of options, risks, and benefits. Women and health professionals emphasized how a trusted primary care provider can support women making a choice among cervical screening modalities. Having all cervical screening options recommended and funded was perceived as an important step to facilitate shared decision making. Supporting women in making preference-based decisions in cervical cancer screening may increase screening among those who do not undergo screening regularly and decrease uptake in women who are over-screened.
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- Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Québec, Canada
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- University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Isidean SD, Shinder GA. Changes on the horizon for cervical cancer screening. Prev Med 2017; 98:1-2. [PMID: 28034732 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2016.12.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2016] [Accepted: 12/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Sandra D Isidean
- Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada; Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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- Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Smith L, van Niekerk D, Coldman A, Krajden M, Franco EL, Ogilvie G. Independent Scientists Provide Guidance for the Future of Cervical Cancer Screening. JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY CANADA 2017; 39:326-327. [PMID: 28454754 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogc.2017.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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- Laurie Smith
- Cancer Control Research, BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC
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- Cervical Cancer Screening Program, BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC
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- Cancer Control Research, BC Cancer Agency and Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia and Hepatitis Division, BC Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver, BC
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- Division of Cancer Epidemiology, McGill University, Montreal, QC
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia and Women's Health Research Institute, Vancouver, BC
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Mao C, Kulasingam SL, Whitham HK, Hawes SE, Lin J, Kiviat NB. Clinician and Patient Acceptability of Self-Collected Human Papillomavirus Testing for Cervical Cancer Screening. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2017; 26:609-615. [PMID: 28332888 DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2016.5965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To evaluate clinician and patient attitudes toward home self-collected human papillomavirus (HPV) testing for cervical cancer screening. METHODS Women aged 21-65 years were recruited for a randomized trial comparing home self-collected HPV testing to standard clinician-collected Pap screening. Participants were surveyed about their attitudes toward self-collected HPV testing. Clinicians performing cervical cancer screening in University of Washington medical clinics were also surveyed to determine their acceptability of self-collected HPV testing. RESULTS Over half (59.1%) of the 1,769 women surveyed preferred self-collected HPV testing to clinician-collected tests. Reasons most often cited were convenience or time saving (82.7%), and avoiding embarrassment or discomfort associated with pelvic exam (38.1%). Women who did not prefer self-collected HPV testing reported greater faith in clinician-collected samples (56.7%) or a desire for a clinic visit to address other issues (42.4%). One hundred eighteen (49.6%) of 238 physicians and midlevel providers surveyed completed the survey. The majority (78.0%) reported that they would recommend a self-collected HPV test if the test had qualities such as high sensitivity and cost effectiveness. Provider concerns mirrored those of patients, namely ensuring adequate sample collection and the opportunity to address other health concerns. CONCLUSION Patients and clinicians are supportive of self-collected HPV testing. However, concerns regarding adequacy of samples that are self collected and the desire to see a provider in a clinic setting for other health needs highlight areas that need to be addressed if self collection proves to be a viable option for cervical cancer screening.
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- Constance Mao
- 1 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine , Seattle, Washington
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- 2 Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Minnesota School of Public Health , Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- 2 Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Minnesota School of Public Health , Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- 3 Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington School of Medicine , Seattle, Washington
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- 4 Department of Pathology, University of Washington School of Medicine , Seattle, Washington
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- 4 Department of Pathology, University of Washington School of Medicine , Seattle, Washington
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Jentschke M, Hillemanns P. Systematic Comparison of Different Meta-analyses, Systematic Reviews and HTA Reports on Cervical Cancer Screening based on Cytology or HPV Test. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2016; 76:1081-1085. [PMID: 27761029 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-112457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Introduction: Cervical cancer screening programs all over the world are being radically revised; preventive screening is increasingly based on detecting infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). This change was driven by large international studies (comparing cytological and HPV-based screening), which were then summarized in systematic reviews or HTA reports. We carried out a systematic comparison of these meta-analyses, comparing their contents, quality, results and recommendations. Material and Methods: A systematic search in MEDLINE identified eight meta-analyses. Seven more papers were also included in our analysis. The quality of these publications was reviewed using the AMSTAR criteria and presented in tabular form. Results: There were significant differences with regard to the primary studies included in the meta-analyses, the quality of the meta-analyses, the endpoints, and the outcomes and recommendations based on these endpoints. Conclusion: Different meta-analyses on the same or similar issues sometimes came to quite different conclusions because they used different approaches. This is quite significant because the underlying primary data did not change. The data indicated that HPV-based screening was superior. The heterogeneity of the meta-analyses affects the decisions taken by policymakers in the healthcare system.
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- M Jentschke
- Klinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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- Klinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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Wood B, Van Katwyk SR, El-Khatib Z, McFaul S, Taljaard M, Wright E, Graham ID, Little J. Eliciting women's cervical screening preferences: a mixed methods systematic review protocol. Syst Rev 2016; 5:136. [PMID: 27516072 PMCID: PMC4982264 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-016-0310-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2016] [Accepted: 08/01/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND With the accumulation of evidence regarding potential harms of cancer screening in recent years, researchers, policy-makers, and the public are becoming more critical of population-based cancer screening. Consequently, a high-quality cancer screening program should consider individuals' values and preferences when determining recommendations. In cervical cancer screening, offering women autonomy is considered a "person-centered" approach to health care services; however, it may impact the effectiveness of the program should women choose to not participate. As part of a larger project to investigate women's cervical screening preferences and correlates of these preferences, this systematic review will capture quantitative and qualitative investigations of women's cervical screening preferences and the methods used to elicit them. DESIGN AND METHODS This mixed methods synthesis will use a thematic analysis approach to synthesize qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods evidence. This protocol describes the methods that will be used in this investigation. A search strategy has been developed with a health librarian and peer reviewed using PRESS. Based on this strategy, five databases and the gray literature will be searched for studies that meet the inclusion criteria. The quality of the included individual studies will be examined using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Three reviewers will extract data from the primary studies on the tools or instruments used to elicit women's preferences regarding cervical cancer screening, theoretical frameworks used, outcomes measured, the outstanding themes from quantitative and qualitative evidence, and the identified preferences for cervical cancer screening. We will describe the relationships between study results and the study population, "intervention" (e.g., tool or instrument), and context. We will follow the PRISMA reporting guideline. We will compare findings across studies and between study methods (e.g., qualitative versus quantitative study designs). The strength of the synthesized findings will be assessed using the validated GRADE and CERQual tool. DISCUSSION This review will inform the development of a tool to elicit women's cervical screening preferences. Understanding the methods used to elicit women's preferences and what is known about women's cervical screening preferences will be useful for guideline developers who wish to incorporate a woman-centered approach specifically for cervical screening guidelines. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42016035737.
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- Brianne Wood
- School of Epidemiology, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ottawa, Roger-Guindon Hall, Room 3105, 451 Smyth Road, Ottawa, K1H 8M5, Ontario, Canada.
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- School of Epidemiology, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ottawa, Roger-Guindon Hall, Room 3105, 451 Smyth Road, Ottawa, K1H 8M5, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, K9, Karolinska Institutet, Tomtebodavägen 18A; Widerströmska huset, 171 77, Stockholm, Sweden.,World Health Programme, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, 79, rue Côté Notre-Dame-du-Nord, Québec, J0Z 3B0, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ottawa, 1919 Riverside Dr., Suite 201, Ottawa, K1H 1A2, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Epidemiology, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ottawa, Roger-Guindon Hall, Room 3105, 451 Smyth Road, Ottawa, K1H 8M5, Ontario, Canada.,Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, 725 Parkdale Ave., Ottawa, K1Y 4E9, Ontario, Canada
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- Health Sciences Library, University of Ottawa, Roger-Guindon Hall, Room 1020, 451 Smyth Road, Ottawa, K1H 8M5, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Epidemiology, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ottawa, Roger-Guindon Hall, Room 3105, 451 Smyth Road, Ottawa, K1H 8M5, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Epidemiology, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ottawa, Roger-Guindon Hall, Room 3105, 451 Smyth Road, Ottawa, K1H 8M5, Ontario, Canada
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Sørbye SW, Fismen S, Gutteberg TJ, Mortensen ES, Skjeldestad FE. Primary cervical cancer screening with an HPV mRNA test: a prospective cohort study. BMJ Open 2016; 6:e011981. [PMID: 27515759 PMCID: PMC4985920 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-011981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To assess the performance of a 5-type human papillomavirus (HPV) messenger RNA (mRNA) test in primary screening within the framework of the Norwegian population-based screening programme. DESIGN Nationwide register-based cohort study. SETTING In 2003-2004, general practitioners and gynaecologists recruited 18 852 women for participation in a primary screening study with a 5-type HPV mRNA test. PARTICIPANTS After excluding women with a history of abnormal smears and with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 (CIN2+) before or until 3 months after screening, 11 220 women aged 25-69 years were eligible for study participation. The Norwegian Cancer Registry completed follow-up of CIN2+ through 31 December 2009. INTERVENTIONS Follow-up according to the algorithm for cytology outcomes in the population-based Norwegian Cervical Cancer Screening Programme. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES We estimated cumulative incidence of CIN grade 3 or worse (CIN3+) 72 months after the 5-type HPV mRNA test. RESULTS 3.6% of the women were HPV mRNA-positive at baseline. The overall cumulative rate of CIN3+ was 1.3% (95% CI 1.1% to 1.5%) through 72 months of follow-up, 2.3% for women aged 25-33 years (n=3277) and 0.9% for women aged 34-69 years (n=7943). Cumulative CIN3+ rates by baseline status for HPV mRNA-positive and mRNA-negative women aged 25-33 years were 22.2% (95% CI 14.5% to 29.8%) and 0.9% (95% CI 0.4% to 1.4%), respectively, and 16.6% (95% CI 10.7% to 22.5%) and 0.5% (95% CI 0.4% to 0.7%), respectively, in women aged 34-69 years. CONCLUSIONS The present cumulative incidence of CIN3+ is similar to rates reported in screening studies via HPV DNA tests. Owing to differences in biological rationale and test characteristics, there is a trade-off between sensitivity and specificity that must be balanced when decisions on HPV tests in primary screening are taken. HPV mRNA testing may be used as primary screening for women aged 25-33 years and 34-69 years.
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Microbiology and Infection Control, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway
- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Tromsø, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway
- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Tromsø, Tromsø, Norway
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- Research Group Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases, Institute of Community Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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Ogilvie GS, Smith LW, van Niekerk D, Khurshed F, Pedersen HN, Taylor D, Thomson K, Greene SB, Babich SM, Franco EL, Coldman AJ. Correlates of women's intentions to be screened for human papillomavirus for cervical cancer screening with an extended interval. BMC Public Health 2016; 16:213. [PMID: 26935960 PMCID: PMC4776398 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-016-2865-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2015] [Accepted: 02/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background High-risk HPV DNA testing has been proposed as a primary tool for cervical cancer screening (HPV-CCS) as an alternative to the Papanicolaou cytology- method. This study describes factors associated with women’s intentions to attend cervical cancer screening if high-risk HPV DNA testing (HPV-CCS) was implemented as a primary screening tool, and if screening were conducted every 4 years starting after age 25. Methods This online survey was designed using the Theory of Planned Behaviour to assess factors that impact women’s intentions to attend HPV-CCS among women aged 25–69 upon exit of the HPV FOCAL trial. Univariate and regression analyses were performed to compare the demographic, sexual history, and smoking characteristics between women willing and unwilling to screen, and scales for intention to attend HPV-CCS. A qualitative analysis was performed by compiling and coding the comments section of the survey. Results Of the 981 women who completed the survey in full, only 51.4 % responded that they intended to attend HPV-CCS with a delayed start age and extended screening interval. Women who intended to screen were more likely to have higher education (AOR 0.59, 95 % CI [0.37, 0.93]), while both positive attitudes (AOR 1.26, 95 % CI [1.23, 1.30]) and perceived behavior control (AOR 1.06, 95 % CI [1.02, 1.10]) were significant predictors of intention to screen. Among women who provided comments in the survey, a large number of women expressed fears about not being checked more than every 4 years, but 12 % stated that these fears may be alleviated by having more information. Conclusions Acceptability of increased screening intervals and starting age could be improved through enhanced education of benefits. Program planners should consider measures to assess and improve women’s knowledge, attitudes and beliefs prior to the implementation of new screening programs to avoid unintended consequences.
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- Gina S Ogilvie
- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada. .,Women's Health Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada. .,BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre, Room H203G, 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3 N1, Canada.
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- British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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- Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
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- Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada. .,British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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Duff P, Ogilvie G, Shoveller J, Amram O, Chettiar J, Nguyen P, Dobrer S, Montaner J, Shannon K. Barriers to Cervical Screening Among Sex Workers in Vancouver. Am J Public Health 2016; 106:366-73. [PMID: 26562102 PMCID: PMC4724251 DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2015.302863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/05/2015] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We longitudinally examined the social, structural, and geographic correlates of cervical screening among sex workers in Metropolitan Vancouver, British Columbia, to determine the roles that physical and social geography play in routine reproductive health care access. METHODS Analysis drew on (2010-2013) data from an open prospective cohort of sex workers (An Evaluation of Sex Workers' Health Access). We used multivariable logistic regression with generalized estimating equations (GEE) to model correlates of regular cervical screening. RESULTS At baseline, 236 (38.6%) of 611 sex workers in our sample had received cervical screening, and 63 (10.3%) were HIV-seropositive. In multivariable GEE analysis, HIV-seropositivity (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.65; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.06, 2.58) and accessing outreach services (AOR = 1.35; 95% CI = 1.09, 1.66) were correlated with regular cervical screening. Experiencing barriers to health care access (e.g., poor treatment by health care staff, limited hours of operation, and language barriers) reduced odds of regular Papanicolaou testing (AOR = 0.81; 95% CI = 0.65, 1.00). CONCLUSIONS Sex workers in Metropolitan Vancouver had suboptimal levels of cervical screening. Innovative mobile outreach service delivery models offering cervical screening as one component of sex worker-targeted comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services may hold promise.
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- Putu Duff, Ofer Amram, Jill Chettiar, Paul Nguyen, Sabina Dobrer, Julio Montaner, and Kate Shannon are with British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia. Putu Duff, Jean Shoveller, and Kate Shannon are with School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Gina Ogilvie is with British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver. Julio Montaner and Kate Shannon are also with Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, St. Paul's Hospital
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- Putu Duff, Ofer Amram, Jill Chettiar, Paul Nguyen, Sabina Dobrer, Julio Montaner, and Kate Shannon are with British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia. Putu Duff, Jean Shoveller, and Kate Shannon are with School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Gina Ogilvie is with British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver. Julio Montaner and Kate Shannon are also with Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, St. Paul's Hospital
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- Putu Duff, Ofer Amram, Jill Chettiar, Paul Nguyen, Sabina Dobrer, Julio Montaner, and Kate Shannon are with British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia. Putu Duff, Jean Shoveller, and Kate Shannon are with School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Gina Ogilvie is with British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver. Julio Montaner and Kate Shannon are also with Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, St. Paul's Hospital
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- Putu Duff, Ofer Amram, Jill Chettiar, Paul Nguyen, Sabina Dobrer, Julio Montaner, and Kate Shannon are with British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia. Putu Duff, Jean Shoveller, and Kate Shannon are with School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Gina Ogilvie is with British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver. Julio Montaner and Kate Shannon are also with Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, St. Paul's Hospital
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- Putu Duff, Ofer Amram, Jill Chettiar, Paul Nguyen, Sabina Dobrer, Julio Montaner, and Kate Shannon are with British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia. Putu Duff, Jean Shoveller, and Kate Shannon are with School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Gina Ogilvie is with British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver. Julio Montaner and Kate Shannon are also with Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, St. Paul's Hospital
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- Putu Duff, Ofer Amram, Jill Chettiar, Paul Nguyen, Sabina Dobrer, Julio Montaner, and Kate Shannon are with British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia. Putu Duff, Jean Shoveller, and Kate Shannon are with School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Gina Ogilvie is with British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver. Julio Montaner and Kate Shannon are also with Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, St. Paul's Hospital
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- Putu Duff, Ofer Amram, Jill Chettiar, Paul Nguyen, Sabina Dobrer, Julio Montaner, and Kate Shannon are with British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia. Putu Duff, Jean Shoveller, and Kate Shannon are with School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Gina Ogilvie is with British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver. Julio Montaner and Kate Shannon are also with Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, St. Paul's Hospital
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- Putu Duff, Ofer Amram, Jill Chettiar, Paul Nguyen, Sabina Dobrer, Julio Montaner, and Kate Shannon are with British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia. Putu Duff, Jean Shoveller, and Kate Shannon are with School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Gina Ogilvie is with British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver. Julio Montaner and Kate Shannon are also with Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, St. Paul's Hospital
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- Putu Duff, Ofer Amram, Jill Chettiar, Paul Nguyen, Sabina Dobrer, Julio Montaner, and Kate Shannon are with British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia. Putu Duff, Jean Shoveller, and Kate Shannon are with School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Gina Ogilvie is with British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver. Julio Montaner and Kate Shannon are also with Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, St. Paul's Hospital
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Bountris P, Haritou M, Pouliakis A, Karakitsos P, Koutsouris D. A decision support system based on an ensemble of random forests for improving the management of women with abnormal findings at cervical cancer screening. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2016; 2015:8151-6. [PMID: 26738186 DOI: 10.1109/embc.2015.7320286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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In most cases, cervical cancer (CxCa) develops due to underestimated abnormalities in the Pap test. Today, there are ancillary molecular biology techniques available that provide important information related to CxCa and the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) natural history, including HPV DNA tests, HPV mRNA tests and immunocytochemistry techniques such as overexpression of p16. These techniques are either highly sensitive or highly specific, however not both at the same time, thus no perfect method is available today. In this paper we present a decision support system (DSS) based on an ensemble of Random Forests (RFs) for the intelligent combination of the results of classic and ancillary techniques that are available for CxCa detection, in order to exploit the benefits of each technique and produce more accurate results. The proposed system achieved both, high sensitivity (86.1%) and high specificity (93.3%), as well as high overall accuracy (91.8%), in detecting cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 or worse (CIN2+). The system's performance was better than any other single test involved in this study. Moreover, the proposed architecture of employing an ensemble of RFs proved to be better than the single classifier approach. The presented system can handle cases with missing tests and more importantly cases with inadequate cytological outcome, thus it can also produce accurate results in the case of stand-alone HPV-based screening, where Pap test is not applied. The proposed system may identify women at true risk of developing CxCa and guide personalised management and therapeutic interventions.
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Molecular Detection of Human Papillomaviruses. Mol Microbiol 2016. [DOI: 10.1128/9781555819071.ch33] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Racey CS, Gesink DC, Burchell AN, Trivers S, Wong T, Rebbapragada A. Randomized Intervention of Self-Collected Sampling for Human Papillomavirus Testing in Under-Screened Rural Women: Uptake of Screening and Acceptability. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2015; 25:489-97. [PMID: 26598955 DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2015.5348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Our aim was to determine if cervical cancer screening uptake would increase among under-screened women living in rural Ontario, Canada, if at-home self-collected sampling for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing was offered as a primary cervical cancer screening modality, compared to invited papanicolaou (Pap) testing or routine opportunistic screening. METHODS Women 30-70 years of age who were overdue for cervical cancer screening were randomized to receive (1) an at-home self-collected HPV kit, (2) a reminder invitation for Pap testing, or (3) standard of care opportunistic screening. The first two arms were also asked demographic and screening history questions. Women randomized to arm 1 were asked about acceptability. RESULTS In total, 818 eligible women were identified in a small rural community in Southwestern Ontario: 335 received a self-collected HPV testing kit, 331 received a reminder letter, and 152 received standard of care. In the HPV self-collection arm, 21% (70/335) returned the sample and questionnaire and 11% (37/335) opted to undergo Pap testing. In total, 32% from the HPV self-collection arm, 15% (51/331) from the Pap invitation arm, and 8.5% (13/152) with standard of care were screened. Women receiving the self-collected HPV kit were 3.7 (95% confidence interval 2.2-6.4) times more likely to undergo screening compared to the standard of care arm. In the HPV self-sampling arm, 80% (56/70) said they would be very likely to choose self-collected sampling in the future. CONCLUSIONS Providing self-collected sampling for HPV testing was more effective than sending reminder letters to increase screening coverage in under-screened women.
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- C Sarai Racey
- 1 Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto , Toronto, Canada
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- 1 Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto , Toronto, Canada
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- 1 Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto , Toronto, Canada
- 2 Department of Community and Family Medicine, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute , St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- 1 Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto , Toronto, Canada
- 4 Health Canada , Ottawa, Canada
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Racey CS, Gesink DC. Barriers and Facilitators to Cervical Cancer Screening Among Women in Rural Ontario, Canada: The Role of Self-Collected HPV Testing. J Rural Health 2015; 32:136-45. [PMID: 26265118 DOI: 10.1111/jrh.12136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/10/2015] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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PURPOSE The addition of human papillomavirus (HPV) testing to primary cervical cancer screening provides an opportunity to employ less invasive cervical cancer screening modalities. The objective of this study was to explore the initial reaction and perception to HPV self-collected testing, in the context of current barriers and facilitators to cervical cancer screening, among women in an underscreened community in rural Ontario. METHODS Age-stratified focus groups were conducted with women 18-70 years of age in rural Ontario to discuss cervical cancer screening. Women were recruited using purposive sampling of underscreened women and women in the general community. Qualitative thematic analysis of focus group transcripts identified the barriers, facilitators, and role of HPV self-collected testing for cervical cancer screening. RESULTS Four focus groups were conducted with a total of 25 women. Overall, women were very positive toward self-collected HPV testing. HPV self-collected testing was felt to address many of the logistical (eg, inconvenient clinic hours, lack of time) and procedural barriers (embarrassment, lack of social distance in a small town) to current screening practices. However, self-collected HPV testing does not address barriers related to cervical cancer knowledge (eg, fear of cancer). Women identified issues related to test reliability, confidence in the ability to self-collect, and education around testing that would need to be addressed prior to implementation. Generational differences were noted in the acceptability of self-collected HPV testing between older and younger women. CONCLUSIONS HPV self-collected testing was perceived as a facilitator for screening, and it was well accepted in this rural community.
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- C Sarai Racey
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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The effectiveness of targeting never or rarely screened women in a national cervical cancer screening program for underserved women. Cancer Causes Control 2015; 26:713-9. [PMID: 25754108 DOI: 10.1007/s10552-015-0542-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2014] [Accepted: 02/20/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effectiveness of a policy supporting early detection and prevention of cervical cancer among low-income and uninsured women by comparing women who reported never or rarely being screened (last screen >5 years) to those who reported screening in the past ≤5 years. METHODS We analyzed data from 1,485,251 women who received their first Pap test in the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) from July 2002 through June 2012. Of these, 461,893 women (31 %) reported being never or rarely screened and 1,023,358 (69 %) reported being screened in the past 5 years. Demographic (age, race/ethnicity, residence, and region) and clinic (cytologic and histologic results) characteristics were examined for the two groups. RESULTS Women who were aged ≥50 years, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaska Native, multiracial, living in non-metro areas, or living in the South or a territory were more likely to report being never or rarely screened. The percentage of abnormal Pap tests and the rate of precancer and cancer (combined) was higher in the never or rarely screened group compared with the screened group (abnormal percentage: 2.9 vs 2.6 %, p value < 0.01; rate of precancer and cancer: 6.9 vs 3.7 per 1,000 women, p value < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS The priority of reaching never or rarely screened women should continue since those women who entered the NBCCEDP not adequately screened had a greater prevalence of high-grade histological lesions and invasive cervical cancers at later stages than women screened more recently.
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De Strooper LMA, Hesselink AT, Berkhof J, Meijer CJLM, Snijders PJF, Steenbergen RDM, Heideman DAM. Combined CADM1/MAL methylation and cytology testing for colposcopy triage of high-risk HPV-positive women. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2014; 23:1933-7. [PMID: 24962840 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-14-0347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Primary screening for high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) requires a triage protocol. Repeat cytology testing at baseline and after 6 to 12 months has emerged as a reasonable triage approach, but carries the risk of loss to follow-up. Repeat cytology testing may be omitted if cytology is supplemented with another, complementary triage test at baseline. In this study, the performance of combined triage by cytology and DNA methylation analysis was assessed. In hrHPV-positive cervical scrapes (n = 250), cytology [threshold: atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS)], bi-marker CADM1/MAL methylation testing (at different assay thresholds), and combinations of both were evaluated for endpoints cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 or worse (CIN2(+)) and grade 3 or worse (CIN3(+)). At a predefined methylation threshold of 70% specificity for CIN3(+), combined triage revealed a CIN3(+) sensitivity of 86.8% [95% confidence interval (CI), 76.1-97.6] compared with 65.8% (95% CI, 50.7-80.9) for sole cytology triage testing. Corresponding CIN3(+) specificity was 64.8% (95% CI, 58.1-71.5) for combined triage and 78.6% (95% CI, 72.8-84.3) for sole cytology triage testing. For CIN2(+), the sensitivity of combined triage testing was 84.5% (95% CI, 75.2-93.8) compared with 65.5% (95% CI, 53.3-77.7) for sole cytology triage, with corresponding specificities of 69.9% (95% CI, 63.1-76.6) and 83.5% (95% CI, 78.0-89.0), respectively. In conclusion, combined triage reached substantially higher CIN2(+)/3(+) sensitivities compared with sole cytology at a slight drop in specificity. Therefore, it is an attractive triage strategy for colposcopy of hrHPV-positive women with a high reassurance for cervical cancer and advanced CIN lesions.
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- Department of Pathology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Turner RM, Walter SD, Macaskill P, McCaffery KJ, Irwig L. Sample Size and Power When Designing a Randomized Trial for the Estimation of Treatment, Selection, and Preference Effects. Med Decis Making 2014; 34:711-9. [PMID: 24695962 DOI: 10.1177/0272989x14525264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2013] [Accepted: 05/02/2013] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND A 2-stage randomized trial design, incorporating participant choice, provides unbiased estimates of the effects of the treatment or intervention (treatment effect), the difference between outcomes for participants who prefer one treatment compared with another (selection effect), and the interaction between participants' preferences for treatment and the treatment actually received (preference effect). It is important to ensure that such trials are adequately powered to estimate these effects. SAMPLE SIZE FORMULAS This paper presents methods for determining the required sample sizes for estimating treatment, selection, and preference effects. We demonstrate the changes in sample size as various key parameters are changed. In general, approximately twice as many participants (in total) are needed to have equivalent power for detecting both treatment and selection/preference effects compared with a trial of the treatment effect alone. PRIMARY SCREENING EXAMPLE We illustrate their application for the design of a primary screening trial comparing human papillomavirus DNA testing versus cervical screening (by Pap smear). Our example would require 520 participants to have 80% power to detect moderate-sized preference and selection effects and a small to moderate treatment effect. CONCLUSIONS With the growing interest in understanding treatment choices and with the use of decision aids, well-designed and adequately powered 2-stage randomized trial designs offer the opportunity to determine the effects of participants' preferences. Our sample size formulas will help future studies ensure that they have adequate power to detect selection and preference effects.
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- Robin M Turner
- Screening and Test Evaluation Program, School of Public Health, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia (RMT, PM, KJM, LI)
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada (SDW)
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- Screening and Test Evaluation Program, School of Public Health, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia (RMT, PM, KJM, LI)
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- Screening and Test Evaluation Program, School of Public Health, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia (RMT, PM, KJM, LI)
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- Screening and Test Evaluation Program, School of Public Health, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia (RMT, PM, KJM, LI)
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Ogilvie GS, Smith LW, van Niekerk DJ, Khurshed F, Krajden M, Saraiya M, Goel V, Rimer BK, Greene SB, Hobbs S, Coldman AJ, Franco EL. Women's intentions to receive cervical cancer screening with primary human papillomavirus testing. Int J Cancer 2013; 133:2934-43. [PMID: 23754203 PMCID: PMC4515309 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.28324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2013] [Accepted: 05/21/2013] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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We explored the potential impact of human papillomavirus (HPV) testing on women's intentions to be screened for cervical cancer in a cohort of Canadian women. Participants aged 25-65 years from an ongoing trial were sent a questionnaire to assess women's intentions to be screened for cervical cancer with HPV testing instead of Pap smears and to be screened every 4 years or after 25 years of age. We created scales for attitudes about HPV testing, perceived behavioral control, and direct and indirect subjective norms. Demographic data and scales that were significantly different (p < 0.1) between women who intended to be screened with HPV and those who did not intend were included in a stepwise logistic regression model. Of the 2,016 invitations emailed, 1,538 were received, and 981 completed surveys for a response rate of 63% (981/1,538). Eighty-four percent of women (826/981) responded that they intended to attend for HPV-based cervical cancer screening, which decreased to 54.2% when the screening interval was extended, and decreased further to 51.4% when screening start was delayed to age of 25. Predictors of intentions to undergo screening were attitudes (odds ratio [OR]: 1.22; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.15, 1.30), indirect subjective norms (OR: 1.02; 95% CI: 1.01, 1.03) and perceived behavioral control (OR: 1.16; 95% CI: 1.10; 1.22). Intentions to be screened for cervical cancer with HPV testing decreased substantially when the screening interval was extended and screening started at age of 25. Use of primary HPV testing may optimize the screening paradigm, but programs should ensure robust planning and education to mitigate any negative impact on screening attendance rates.
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- Gina S Ogilvie
- Department of Family Practice and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada; British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Saraiya M, Steben M, Watson M, Markowitz L. Evolution of cervical cancer screening and prevention in United States and Canada: implications for public health practitioners and clinicians. Prev Med 2013; 57:426-33. [PMID: 23402963 PMCID: PMC4515308 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2013.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2012] [Revised: 01/26/2013] [Accepted: 01/30/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Declines in cervical cancer incidence and mortality in Canada and in the United States have been widely attributed to the introduction of the Papanicolaou (Pap) test. This article reviews changes in screening and introduction of HPV vaccination. METHOD Sentinel events in cervical cancer screening and primary prevention through HPV vaccination in the US and Canada are described. RESULTS Despite commonalities, cervical cancer screening and prevention differ between the two countries. Canada has a combination of opportunistic and organized programs at the provincial and territorial level, while the US has opportunistic screening and vaccination systems. In the US, the HPV test along with the Pap test (co-testing) is part of national recommendations for routine cervical cancer screening for women age 30 and older. Co-testing is not being considered anywhere in Canada, but primary HPV testing is currently recommended (but not implemented) in one province in Canada. CONCLUSION Many prevention strategies are available for cervical cancer. Continued public health efforts should focus on increasing vaccine coverage in the target age groups and cervical cancer screening for women at appropriate intervals. Ongoing evaluation will be needed to ensure appropriate use of health resources, as vaccinated women become eligible for screening.
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- M Saraiya
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Epidemiology and Applied Research Branch, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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Exploiting biospectroscopy as a novel screening tool for cervical cancer: towards a framework to validate its accuracy in a routine clinical setting. Bioanalysis 2013; 5:2697-711. [DOI: 10.4155/bio.13.233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Biospectroscopy is an emerging field that harnesses the platform of physical sciences with computational analysis in order to shed novel insights on biological questions. An area where this approach seems to have potential is in screening or diagnostic clinical settings, where there is an urgent need for new approaches to objectively interrogate large numbers of samples in an objective fashion with acceptable levels of sensitivity and specificity. This review outlines the benefits of biospectroscopy in screening for precancer lesions of the cervix due to its ability to separate different grades of dysplasia. It evaluates the feasibility of introducing this technique into cervical screening programs on the basis of its ability to identify biomarkers of progression within derived spectra (‘biochemical‑cell fingerprints’).
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The Aptima HPV assay fulfills the cross-sectional clinical and reproducibility criteria of international guidelines for human papillomavirus test requirements for cervical screening. J Clin Microbiol 2013; 51:3653-7. [PMID: 23985912 DOI: 10.1128/jcm.01517-13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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The Aptima HPV assay (Hologic Gen-Probe, San Diego, CA) is an FDA-approved assay for detecting human papillomavirus (HPV) E6/E7 mRNA from 14 high-risk HPV types. This study evaluated the clinical performance of the Aptima HPV assay for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia of grade 2 or worse (CIN2+), relative to the high-risk HPV GP5+/GP6+ PCR, in a cross-sectional clinical equivalence analysis using the noninferiority score test with cervical samples from population-based screening, i.e., 69 cervical scraping samples from women with CIN2+ and 843 from women without evidence of CIN2+. In addition, intralaboratory reproducibility over time and interlaboratory agreement of the Aptima HPV assay results were assessed with another set of 548 cervical samples. The Aptima HPV assay showed a clinical sensitivity for CIN2+ of 94.2% (95% confidence interval [CI], 85.5 to 97.8%) and a clinical specificity for CIN2+ of 94.5% (95% CI, 92.8 to 95.9%); by comparison, these figures were 97.1% (95% CI, 89.1 to 99.3%) (67/69 samples) and 93.6% (95% CI, 91.7 to 95.0%) (785/839 samples), respectively, for GP5+/GP6+ PCR. The clinical sensitivity and specificity of the Aptima HPV assay were noninferior to those of GP5+/GP6+ PCR (P = 0.039 and 0.00016, respectively). In addition, high reproducibility of the Aptima HPV assay, as reflected by the intralaboratory reproducibility over time of 96.0% (95% CI, 94.4 to 97.3%) (526/548 samples; kappa = 0.89) and interlaboratory agreement of 96.7% (95% CI, 95.4 to 98.1%) (531/548 samples; kappa = 0.91), was found. Altogether, these data show that the Aptima HPV assay meets the cross-sectional clinical and reproducibility criteria of the international guidelines for HPV test requirements for cervical screening. Longitudinal data are needed to ensure that the long-term negative predictive value of this mRNA assay is similar to those of validated HPV DNA tests.
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Bouchard-Fortier G, Hajifathalian K, McKnight MD, Zacharias DG, Gonzalez-Gonzalez LA. Co-testing for detection of high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and cancer compared with cytology alone: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Public Health (Oxf) 2013; 36:46-55. [DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdt057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Murphy J, Kennedy EB, Dunn S, McLachlin CM, Kee Fung MF, Gzik D, Shier M, Paszat L. Cervical Screening: A Guideline for Clinical Practice in Ontario. JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY CANADA 2012; 34:453-458. [DOI: 10.1016/s1701-2163(16)35242-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Van Niekerk D, Ogilvie G, Miller D. Repenser le dépistage du cancer du col. JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY CANADA 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s1701-2163(16)35251-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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