Table 2.
Women’s satisfaction and experiences with HPV self-testing (n=79a)
| n (%) | |
|---|---|
| The HPV self-test was convenient to use | 78 (99) |
| The HPV self-test was easy to use | 76 (96) |
| I would be willing to use the HPV self-test in the future | 76 (96) |
| The HPV self-test is a good way for women to protect their health | 74 (94) |
| I was comfortable returning the HPV self-test through the mail | 74 (94) |
| I would recommend the HPV self-test to other women I know | 73 (92) |
| I liked how the HPV self-test looked | 67 (85) |
| I am worried that I used the HPV self-test in an incorrect way | 7 (9) |
| I was embarrassed to use the HPV self-test | 5 (6) |
| It was painful to use the HPV self-test | 4 (5) |
| I would rather go to the doctor to get tested for HPV than use the HPV self-test | 0 (0) |
Note. HPV = human papillomavirus. Table reports the percentage of women who indicated “agree” or “strongly agree” for each statement. Each statement used a 5-point response scale with responses of “strongly agree,” “agree,” “not sure,” “disagree,” and “strongly disagree.”
a
A total of 80 women returned an HPV self-test. This table includes data for 79 women who returned an HPV self-test and completed a T2 survey after self-test return. One woman returned an HPV self-test but did not complete a T2 survey.