The HPV self-testing study has now finished, results are being analysed and will be posted here when available. If you have a query about cervical screening you can contact:
National Cervical Screening Programme - 0800729729
Well Women and Family Trust - www.wons.org.nz
Cervical Screening Coordination Service - Aucklandcervicalscreening@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Welcome to the human papillomavirus (HPV) study currently being organised through WaitemataDHB, Auckland DHB, Massey University and your local doctor.
The study is looking at a new cervical screening test, different from the usual smear test, that you can easily do yourself at home or in the bathroom at a clinic. It will help us to to find out if women like using the new test.
The test, and any follow-up tests, are completely free as part of the study.
We know that some women don’t have regular smears every three years. There are lots of reasons for this. Some women find smears uncomfortable and other women are shy about having smears. Women do the new test themselves using a cotton wool swab.
How does the study work?
Women involved in the study will be put into one of three groups and will be invited to either:
Can I choose which group I am in?
No, women who take part will be randomly put into one of the study groups. Many more women are being invited to the self-test groups (Groups 1 and 2) than to have a usual smear (Group 3).
What happens next?
In a couple of weeks, you will receive a letter from us with more information. If you are in the home self-test group (Group 2), you will also get a test kit in the mail. If you are in the clinic self-test (Group 1) or usual smear group (Group 3), you will get a letter telling you about this.
Videos
About the HPV self-test study
Taking part in the study
Getting your test results
About your rights and cervical screening
About the HPV study
Taking part in the study
Getting your test results
How to do the test
About your rights and cervical screening
About the HPV study
Taking part in the studyGetting your test resultsHow to do the test
About your rights and cervical screening
About the HPV study
Taking part in the studyGetting your test resultsHow to do the testAbout your rights and cervical screening
About the HPV study
Taking part in the studyGetting your test resultsHow to do the testAbout your rights and cervical screening
About the HPV Study
Taking part in the studyGetting your test resultsHow to do the testAbout your rights and cervical screening
Documents and information about the HPV study
Invitation letter (home group) - English
Invitation letter (clinic group) - English
Invitation letter (usual care group) - English
Invitation letter (home group) - Maori
Invitation letter (clinical group) - Maori
Invitation letter (usual care group) - Maori
Invitation letter (home group) - Samoan
Invitation letter (clinical group) - Samoan
Invitation letter (usual care group) - Samoan
Invitation letter (home group) - Tongan
Invitation letter (clinical group) - Tongan
Invitation letter (usual care group) Tongan
Invitation letter (home group) - Chinese
Invitation letter (clinical group) - Chinese
Invitation letter (usual care group) - Chinese
Invitation letter (home group) - Korean
Invitation letter (clinical group) - Korean
Invitation letter (usual care group) - Korean