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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Self-collected vaginal swabs are preferred by women over physician-collected samples
February 2nd, 2006
A recent study determined that self-collected vaginal swabs were preferred by women over physician-collected samples. According to researchers in Canada, "Self-collected specimens can be used to screen asymptomatic women for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC). We surveyed women's opinions on ease and preferences as to sampling after collecting their own vaginal swab and urine and a physician-collection of vaginal swab and cervical swab." M.A. Chernesky and colleagues described their study: "In 7 North American cities, a questionnaire was used for women after they participated in a clinical trial of nucleic acid...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2006-02-02)
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