Results of the Women's Self-Performed Anal Pap Trial in Human Immunodeficiency Virus–Infected Women. Issue 7 (July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McNeil, Candice J.; Kong, Christina S.; Anglemyer, Andrew; Levy, Vivian; Maldonado, Yvonne
• Is Part Of: Sexually transmitted diseases. Volume 43:Issue 7(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-07
• Subjects: HIV -- women -- self-performed -- anal Pap smear -- HPV; Sexually transmitted diseases -- Periodicals; Sexual health -- Periodicals; 616.951005
• DOI: 10.1097/OLQ.0000000000000448
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0148-5717

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: High-risk human papillomavirus anal infections are common in human immunodeficiency virus–infected women. We conducted a cross-over study in 30 women seen in a California human immunodeficiency virus clinic, to test the feasibility of self-performed anal Pap smears. Women found the tests acceptable and feasible. Compared with physician-collected specimens, results were highly concordant for anal cytology (κ = 0.53) and high-risk human papillomavirus typing (κ = 0.59 inclusive of equivocal results, or κ = 0.81 excluding equivocal results). Abstract : A trial conducted among women in a human immunodeficiency virus clinic in California determined that self-performed anal Pap smears were feasible and, compared with physician-conducted tests, yielded acceptable results for anal cytology and high-risk human papillomavirus testing.