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Article History

Received: 11 January 2024

Accepted: 3 March 2025

First Online: 26 March 2025

Declarations

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: This study was conducted in compliance with ethical guidelines and principles established by the ICH Guideline for Good Clinical Practice & Declaration of Helsinki and Bulgarian Health Law. The research protocol was reviewed and approved by Ascendent Medical Center, Bulgaria before data collection commenced. All necessary measures were taken to ensure the protection of the rights, dignity, and well-being of the participants involved.Prior to participation, informed consent was obtained from all individuals included in this study. Participants were provided with a detailed explanation of the study objectives, procedures, potential risks and benefits, and their right to withdraw from the study at any point without consequences. Furthermore, they were assured of the confidentiality and anonymity of their personal information.To protect the privacy and confidentiality of the participants, all data collected during this study was coded and stored securely. Any identifying information was removed or anonymized to maintain the privacy of the participants. Only authorised researchers had access to the data, and the information obtained was solely used for the purposes of this study.This research adheres to the principles outlined in the ICH Guideline for Good Clinical Practice & Declaration of Helsinki. We recognise the importance of ethical considerations in research and strive to conduct studies that contribute to knowledge while respecting the rights and well-being of the participants involved.

: Annes Day LTD consents to the publication of the study “Efficacy and Acceptability of Self-Collected Medical Grade Tampon as a Novel Tool for Vaginal Sample Collection Tool for the Detection of HPV and STIs.”

: The authors declare no competing interests.