The influence of home versus clinic anal human papillomavirus sampling on high-resolution anoscopy uptake in the Prevent Anal Cancer Self-Swab Study

We examined whether anal HPV sampling at home versus in a clinic impacts uptake of high-resolution anoscopy (HRA), an in-clinic procedure. Anal cytology history and insertive anal sex position were associated with higher HRA uptake, and attendance differed by race and HIV status in the clinic arm. Given that people living with HIV and Black men who have sex with men are disproportionately affected by anal cancer, interventions are needed to support their clinic attendance.

Source: Sexual Health - April 29, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Jenna Nitkowski Timothy J. Ridolfi Sarah J. Lundeen Anna R. Giuliano Elizabeth Y. Chiao Maria E. Fernandez Vanessa Schick Jennifer S. Smith Bridgett Brzezinski Alan G. Nyitray Source Type: research