Strategies that reduce the number of clinic visits required for screening and treatment make it easier
for women to receive the care they need, to increase follow-up and reduce programme costs. Single
visit and multiple visit approaches both have their limitations and “trade-offs” based on the screening
test and treatment used. In some settings, it may be important to accept a screening test with lower
performance characteristics if it reduces barriers to access and leads to increased screening test
coverage. Any positive test has to be followed by adequate treatment.