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Multidimensional socioecological determinants may contribute to cervical cancer disparities for transgender people.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study explored cervical cancer screening barriers and facilitators, acceptability of high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) at-home self-sampling cervical cancer screening, and cervical cancer health promotion methods among transmasculine individuals.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This qualitative description examined socioecological factors affecting cervical cancer screening in transmasculine individuals in 2022 to 2023. Through purposive sampling, 9 participants were interviewed in-depth using semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Cervical cancer screening decisions were shaped by socioecological barriers and facilitators, including dysphoria, negative healthcare experiences, and exclusionary clinical spaces, alongside healthcare provider support and social network encouragement. At-home hrHPV self-sampling was conditionally acceptable and valued for autonomy and privacy. Affirming communication and culturally competent healthcare providers were central to effective cervical cancer screening promotion.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Addressing these findings requires an approach that integrates healthcare provider and staff LGBTQ+-specific training, cultural humility, patient-centered care, affirming healthcare provider communication, targeted LGBTQ+-specific education, hrHPV self-sampling options, inclusive clinical environments, cervical cancer screening cost and coverage solutions, and healthcare systems that identify cervical cancer screening eligibility by anatomy. 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