By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. Reviewed by Lauren Hardaker Feb 11 2026 While most women still choose clinic-based screening, new national data reveal that those who experience discrimination in healthcare are far more likely to favor at-home HPV self-sampling. This raises urgent questions about how US screening guidelines can better address trust, access, and equity. Study: Women’s Preferences for Home-Based Self-Sampling or Clinic-Based Testing for Cervical Cancer Screening . Image credit: