Genotyping and follow-up of HR-HPV types detected by self-sampling in women from low socioeconomic groups not participating in regular cervical cancer screening in France.

Background: HPV vaginal self-sampling can be an alternative for women refusing cytological screening.

Objectives: To describe HR-HPV types in 35-69 years old women from low socioeconomic groups not attending regular cytological screening in Marseille, France.

Study Design: A cervical screening campaign using HR-HPV self-sampling including 22,702 women aged 35-69 years living in low socioeconomic districts of Marseille was organized.

[HPV-Hr detection by home self sampling in women not compliant with pap test for cervical cancer screening. Results of a pilot programme in Bouches-du-Rhône].

The non-participation to cervical screening is the major determinant in the risk of mortality due to cervical cancer. In France, around 40% of women do not participate to regular screening. The cultural or economic barriers for performing screening by Pap test are numerous; one of the most frequent is the refusal of gynaecological examination.