Cost-effectiveness of human papillomavirus self-sampling for cervical cancer screening: A systematic review and structured economic evidence synthesis

This project involves a systematic review and structured economic evidence synthesis to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of HPV self-sampling for cervical cancer screening in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and high-income countries (HICs). The project aims to synthesize existing economic evaluations, compare HPV self-sampling to traditional cervical cancer screening strategies (e.g., provider-collected HPV testing, cytology-based screening), and assess its impact on health outcomes (Years of Life Saved [YLS] and Quality-Adjusted Life Years [QALYs]) and cost-effectiveness. The findings will inform policy recommendations for scaling HPV self-sampling programs to achieve global cervical cancer elimination goals.