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View article: Exploring willingness to pay out-of-pocket for genetic testing among ovarian cancer patients in Malaysia, a middle-income country in Asia
Exploring willingness to pay out-of-pocket for genetic testing among ovarian cancer patients in Malaysia, a middle-income country in Asia Open
In this exploratory study, stated WTP for genetic testing was high but only at a reduced price. At follow-up, only a minority of patients paid the full price. A co-payment framework or subsidy scheme may be needed to reduce the significant…
View article: Polygenic risk score for breast cancer risk prediction in Asian BRCA1 and BRCA2 pathogenic variants carriers
Polygenic risk score for breast cancer risk prediction in Asian BRCA1 and BRCA2 pathogenic variants carriers Open
Polygenic risk scores (PRS) have been shown to be predictive of breast cancer (BC) risk in European BRCA1 and BRCA2 pathogenic variant (PV) carriers, but their utility in Asian populations has not been evaluated. In this study, we evaluate…
View article: The acceptability, safety, and performance of primary cervical screening through self-collected vaginal samples in an urban teaching hospital antenatal clinic setting
The acceptability, safety, and performance of primary cervical screening through self-collected vaginal samples in an urban teaching hospital antenatal clinic setting Open
This study evaluated the feasibility, safety, and acceptability of self-collected vaginal samples for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing among pregnant women in an urban teaching hospital in Malaysia. This cross-sectional study recruited p…
View article: Challenges and opportunities in ovarian cancer care: A qualitative study of clinician perspectives from 24 low- and middle-income countries
Challenges and opportunities in ovarian cancer care: A qualitative study of clinician perspectives from 24 low- and middle-income countries Open
This study reveals the complexity of ovarian cancer treatment and care in LMICs and the need to mitigate disparities in these regions, underscoring the need for patient-centred, context specific and intersectoral strategies to be considere…
View article: The <scp>AOFOG</scp> recommendations on human papillomavirus vaccination in the Asia‐Pacific region
The <span>AOFOG</span> recommendations on human papillomavirus vaccination in the Asia‐Pacific region Open
Cervical cancer remains a disease burden in Asia. The Asia and Oceania Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology envisages a need to produce a set of recommendations on the implementation of human papilloma virus vaccination program for both…
View article: The every woman study™ low- and middle-income countries edition protocol: A multi-country observational study to assess opportunities and challenges to improving survival and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer
The every woman study™ low- and middle-income countries edition protocol: A multi-country observational study to assess opportunities and challenges to improving survival and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer Open
Background Ovarian cancer is a challenging disease to diagnose and treat effectively with five-year survival rates below 50%. Previous patient experience research in high-income countries highlighted common challenges and opportunities to …
View article: Patient preference and acceptability of self-sampling for cervical screening in colposcopy clinic attenders: A cross-sectional semi-structured survey
Patient preference and acceptability of self-sampling for cervical screening in colposcopy clinic attenders: A cross-sectional semi-structured survey Open
Low vaginal self-sampling has been pioneered as an important development to improve uptake of cervical screening globally. Limited research is available in specific patient groups in the UK exploring views around self-sampling to detect hi…
View article: COVID-19 as a catalyst for reimagining cervical cancer prevention
COVID-19 as a catalyst for reimagining cervical cancer prevention Open
Cervical cancer has killed millions of women over the past decade. In 2019 the World Health Organization launched the Cervical Cancer Elimination Strategy, which included ambitious targets for vaccination, screening, and treatment. The COV…
View article: Author response: COVID-19 as a catalyst for reimagining cervical cancer prevention
Author response: COVID-19 as a catalyst for reimagining cervical cancer prevention Open
Article Figures and data Abstract Introduction Cervical cancer prevention before the COVID-19 pandemic The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on efforts to prevent cervical cancer The need for a new cervical cancer prevention paradigm Recomme…
View article: Data from The Acceptability and Preference of Vaginal Self-sampling for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Testing among a Multi-ethnic Asian Female Population
Data from The Acceptability and Preference of Vaginal Self-sampling for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Testing among a Multi-ethnic Asian Female Population Open
Vaginal self-sampling for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing can potentially increase cervical screening coverage. This study aimed to investigate the acceptability of vaginal self-sampling for HPV testing and factors that might influence …
View article: Table S1 from The Acceptability and Preference of Vaginal Self-sampling for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Testing among a Multi-ethnic Asian Female Population
Table S1 from The Acceptability and Preference of Vaginal Self-sampling for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Testing among a Multi-ethnic Asian Female Population Open
This supplementary file contains information on the common barriers to Pap test among Malaysian women.
View article: Table S1 from The Acceptability and Preference of Vaginal Self-sampling for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Testing among a Multi-ethnic Asian Female Population
Table S1 from The Acceptability and Preference of Vaginal Self-sampling for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Testing among a Multi-ethnic Asian Female Population Open
This supplementary file contains information on the common barriers to Pap test among Malaysian women.
View article: Data from The Acceptability and Preference of Vaginal Self-sampling for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Testing among a Multi-ethnic Asian Female Population
Data from The Acceptability and Preference of Vaginal Self-sampling for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Testing among a Multi-ethnic Asian Female Population Open
Vaginal self-sampling for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing can potentially increase cervical screening coverage. This study aimed to investigate the acceptability of vaginal self-sampling for HPV testing and factors that might influence …
View article: Elimination of cervical cancer: ensuring equity
Elimination of cervical cancer: ensuring equity Open
In 2020, the Director General of WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, launched a global strategy for the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem. Elimination (fewer than four new cases per 100 000 women per year) is now imagi…
View article: Changes in genital Human Papillomavirus (HPV) prevalence among urban females a decade after the Malaysian HPV vaccination program
Changes in genital Human Papillomavirus (HPV) prevalence among urban females a decade after the Malaysian HPV vaccination program Open
To increase the coverage of HPV vaccination, Malaysia implemented a national school-based vaccination program for all 13-year-old girls in 2010. Two years later, a clinic-based catch-up program was started for 16 to 21-year-old girls. We a…
View article: The Implementation of a Primary HPV Self-Testing Cervical Screening Program in Malaysia through Program ROSE—Lessons Learnt and Moving Forward
The Implementation of a Primary HPV Self-Testing Cervical Screening Program in Malaysia through Program ROSE—Lessons Learnt and Moving Forward Open
Program ROSE (removing obstacles to cervical screening) is a primary HPV-based cervical screening program that incorporates self-sampling and digital technology, ensuring that women are linked to care. It was developed based on the princip…
View article: Secondary Prevention of Cervical Cancer: ASCO Resource–Stratified Guideline Update
Secondary Prevention of Cervical Cancer: ASCO Resource–Stratified Guideline Update Open
PURPOSE To update resource-stratified, evidence-based recommendations on secondary prevention of cervical cancer globally. METHODS American Society of Clinical Oncology convened a multidisciplinary, multinational Expert Panel to produce re…
View article: Sexual wellbeing and supportive care needs after cancer in a multiethnic Asian setting: a qualitative study
Sexual wellbeing and supportive care needs after cancer in a multiethnic Asian setting: a qualitative study Open
Purpose: The physical and emotional impact of cancer and its treatment may be detrimental to the sexual well-being of patients. We aimed to gain an in-depth insight on the impact of cancer on the sexual wellbeing of cancer patients living …
View article: The road to cervical cancer elimination in Malaysia: Evaluation of the impact and cost‐effectiveness of human papillomavirus screening with self‐collection and digital registry support
The road to cervical cancer elimination in Malaysia: Evaluation of the impact and cost‐effectiveness of human papillomavirus screening with self‐collection and digital registry support Open
The WHO has launched a global strategy to eliminate cervical cancer through the scale‐up of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, cervical screening, and cervical cancer treatment. Malaysia has achieved high‐coverage HPV vaccination sinc…
View article: Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of anogenital Human Papillomavirus (HPV) carriage in a cross-sectional, multi-ethnic, community-based Asian male population
Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of anogenital Human Papillomavirus (HPV) carriage in a cross-sectional, multi-ethnic, community-based Asian male population Open
Background Addressing the burden of HPV-associated diseases among men is increasingly becoming a public health issue. The main objective of this study was to determine HPV prevalence among a healthy community-based Malaysian men. Method Th…