Mail-in HPV Screening Program in NJ

Exclusion Criteria

• •History of cervical dysplasia within the past 3.5 years, reflecting those likely under active surveillance or treatment protocols.
• •Currently pregnant, due to differing screening recommendations and clinical considerations.
• •Prior or current diagnosis of cervical cancer or ongoing treatment for cervical neoplasia.
• •Physical, cognitive, or functional limitations that would preclude use of the mailed self-sampling kit without assistance. Examples include severe arthritis or significant impairment affecting self-collection capability.
• •Lack of a telephone number or reliable mailing address on file.
• •Inability to communicate in English or Spanish, given study materials and staffing capabilities. Use of additional language services is not available.
• •Current enrollment in other cervical cancer screening or intervention studies that may interfere with participation or outcomes.
• •Inability to provide informed consent or comprehend study procedures based on cognitive capacity, as assessed by the Research Coordinator during initial contact.