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April 10, 2026Open Access

Real‐world evaluation of a population‐based vaginal self‐sampling program for cervical cancer prevention in Region Skåne, Sweden

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To evaluate the effectiveness of a vaginal self-sampling program for cervical cancer prevention in Region Skåne, Sweden.
Population-based evaluation of a vaginal self-sampling program
Assessment of HPV detection rates
Analysis of cytological abnormalities
Effective detection of HPV types in self-samples
Identification of significant cytological abnormalities
Potential for increasing screening coverage
Facilitated early detection and timely intervention

Abstract

The vaginal self-sampling program was effective in detecting HPV. Its capacity to identify HPV types and significant cytological abnormalities underscores its potential for facilitating early detection, enhancing screening coverage and timely clinical intervention, thereby reducing the incidence of cervical cancer.

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Caroline Hellsten

Ola Forslund

Christer Borgfeldt

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Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica

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Lund University

Linköping University

Skåne University Hospital

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