SEPHU has delivered a cervical screening education campaign in priority populations across the south-east, in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Ten community-based information sessions were delivered, with a focus on culturally diverse communities, people with a disability and First Nations communities.
Feedback showed the sessions raised awareness and understanding of cervical screening, improved confidence regarding self-collection and increased positive participant perceptions of receiving information in trusted community settings.
Cervical screening is recommended every 5 years for anyone with a cervix aged 25 to 74 who has ever been sexually active. Â In Australia, most people who develop cervical cancer are either overdue for screening or have never been screened.
The SEPHU sessions were delivered in collaboration with health services, local government and community organisations, including Women’s Health in the South East.