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- A study finds 61% would choose a medical professional for a Pap smear.
- Twenty percent would prefer self-sampling at home.
- Researchers say U.S. health groups should better promote at-home options to address privacy, time constraints, and embarrassment.
- The study notes that women who faced healthcare discrimination are more likely to opt for at-home screening.
- Experts advocate updating guidelines to include home-based self-sampling to improve screening access.
