Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia | Av. Honorio Delgado 430, Urb Ingeniería, Lima - Perú 956760495

HPV SELF-TESTING

Benefits of the HPV self-testing

  • Can detect women at risk (those that are HPV positive) and before cancer has occur
  • Women can self-administer the HPV test in the comfort and privacy of their own homes, easy to use, discreet and convenient with fast results.
  • The test could be collected in their homes or deposited in collection boxes located in commercial places (pharmacies, stores) open 24/7.
  • The results of the test are sent within a week through SMS including appropriate references for treatment as necessary.
  • Promotes autonomy, privacy, self-esteem and time saving.

The findings to date suggest that HOPE Peru, by providing a more accurate and accessible HPV test and by doing a treatment follow up, has the potential to improve health and save women’s lives. The ultimate goal of HOPE Peru is to eliminate cervical cancer as the main cancer among women in Peru.

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