Barriers to cervical cancer screening and the potential role of HPV self-sampling in Singapore: A cross-sectional study

Chng, Edwin Aik Chen; Smith, Helen Elizabeth

Abstract

Cervical cancer is a common female cancer and a leading cause of cancer deaths, with about 170 deaths annually in Singapore. Despite a population-based screening programme, with government subsidies and affordable co-payments, the current screening rate of 45.4% among 25–74-year-olds,1 falls far below the 70% national target. In other countries the introduction of HPV self-testing has improved cervical cancer screening uptake.2 Our cross-sectional survey explored the barriers to screening among Singaporean women, their attitudes towards self-sampling, and the potential increase in cervical cancer uptake should HPV self-sampling be made available.

Citation

Chng, E. A. C., & Smith, H. E. (in press). Barriers to cervical cancer screening and the potential role of HPV self-sampling in Singapore: A cross-sectional study. Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore, 54(3), 192-194. https://doi.org/10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.2024325

• Journal Article Type: Letter
• Acceptance Date: Dec 17, 2024
• Online Publication Date: Mar 12, 2025
• Deposit Date: Apr 3, 2025
• Journal: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
• Print ISSN: 0304-4602
• Electronic ISSN: 29724066,
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 54
• Issue: 3
• Article Number: 2024325
• Pages: 192-194
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.2024325
• Keywords: cancer, cervical, HPV, screening, selfsampling
• Public URL: https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/1112770