Advancing Cervical Screening Through Self-Collection: A Real-World Primary Care Study
The upcoming World Congress on Gynecology, Obstetrics & Women’s Health will feature an insightful presentation exploring how self-collected cervical screening is transforming preventive healthcare in primary care settings.
Hosted in London and online, this hybrid congress will bring together global healthcare professionals, researchers, and clinicians dedicated to advancing women’s health.
Title : Self collected cervical screening: A real world primary care study
Presentation Overview
This research presentation examines the real-world implementation of self-collected cervical screening compared with traditional clinician-collected screening within a single-centre primary care setting.
The study focuses on evaluating:
- Screening participation and uptake
- Accessibility and patient engagement
- Healthcare efficiency and resource utilisation
- Equity in cervical screening participation
- Clinical outcomes and downstream referrals
The findings aim to support self-collection as an effective and accessible alternative within modern cervical screening pathways.
Key Highlights of the Research
Improving Screening Participation
One of the major objectives of the study is to assess whether self-collected cervical screening improves participation rates among eligible patients.
Highlights include:
- Comparison of clinician-collected screening (2018–2020) versus self-collected screening (2022–2024)
- Evaluation using real-world electronic patient record data
- Measurement of completed screening uptake through returned test results
- Focus on improving access for under-screened populations
Supporting Equity in Women’s Healthcare
The research also explores how self-collection may improve healthcare accessibility for diverse patient populations.
Special attention is given to:
- Screening participation among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients
- Reducing barriers associated with traditional clinician-based screening
- Supporting patient autonomy and comfort
- Enhancing preventive healthcare engagement in primary care
Healthcare Efficiency and Resource Benefits
The presentation highlights the practical benefits of self-collected cervical screening for healthcare systems and clinicians.
Potential advantages include:
- Reduced clinician appointment time
- Lower healthcare delivery costs
- Improved workflow efficiency in general practice
- Better allocation of clinical resources
- Increased flexibility for patients and providers
Assessing Clinical Outcomes
The study also evaluates whether self-collected screening effectively identifies patients requiring further management.
Clinical indicators being assessed include:
- Colposcopy referrals
- Biopsy referrals
- Definitive management pathways
- Appropriate detection and follow-up outcomes
These findings may help reinforce the non-inferiority of self-collection compared with clinician-collected screening.
Importance of the Study
This research contributes valuable evidence supporting evolving cervical screening programs in primary care.
The study aims to:
- Validate national cervical screening policy implementation
- Provide practical insights from routine clinical practice
- Demonstrate successful integration of self-collection pathways
- Encourage broader adoption of patient-centred screening approaches
About the Presenter
The presenter is a UK-trained Australian specialised GP registrar currently practicing in Tasmania, with strong interests in:
- Preventive healthcare
- Women’s Health
- Oncology
- Evidence-driven primary care
- Cervical screening pathways
- Healthcare equity
Her background in acute medicine, hospital medicine, and cell-signalling research has shaped a strong commitment to improving women’s healthcare access and outcomes.
Event Details
World Congress on Gynecology, Obstetrics & Women’s Health
- Dates: August 24–26, 2026
- Format: Hybrid Event
- Venue: London and Online
Official Links
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