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Viability and acceptability of self-sampling as a primary screening method for sexually transmitted infections in female Kobe University students

English (英語)

Bulletin of health sciences Kobe

38

29-43

Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe University

2023

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the viability and acceptability of self-sampling as a primary screening method in Kobe University and determine the prevalence of STIs within this community. Methods: This study invited women from Kobe University to answer a questionnaire. The volunteers of the first questionnaire were then asked to participate in the self-sampling portion and perform the self-sampling procedure and answer a questionnaire related to their experience, acceptability and preference of screening procedure. Results: For the first questionnaire 330 responses were eligible, of these 20% (66 /330) opted to participate in self-sampling. Seventy-one percent (47/66) returned the samples and 43% (29/66) completed the second questionnaire. The prevalence of HPV was 21.3% (10/47), C. trachomatis was 6.4% (3/47), HSV-2 was 4.3% (2/47), and N. gonorrhoeae was 2.1% (1/47). Factors influencing whether women were more likely to participate in self-sampling were, number of lifetime partners and number of partners in the last year. Conclusions: A concise process is necessary to be able to collect more robust and complete data for this population. STI prevalence is elevated, particularly HPV, showing a need for stronger outreach programs.

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