Department of Medicine, A Joint Venture between Cancer Council NSW and The University of Sydney, Australia
Research Article
Exploring Women?s Experiences of Receiving their Cervical Screening Test Results: A Citizen Science Approach
Author(s): Ashleigh R Sharman*, Verity Chadwick, Kirsty F Bennett, Samantha Rowbotham, Kirsten J Mc-Caffery and Rachael H Dodd
Background: The incidence and mortality of cervical cancer has steadily declined since the introduction of Australia’s National Cervical Screening Program, however changes to the program in 2017 have caused some confusion among participants. We examined how women receive and interpret their results, and any outstanding information needs in light of screening program changes.
Methods: Women aged 25 years-74 years who received a cervical screening test after 2017 were recruited via social media and citizen science organizations. Participants answered short questionnaires providing demographic data, the mode of receiving cervical screening test results, interpretation of these results, levels of distress, whether additional information was sought, and if there were unanswered questions.
Results: The 465 particip.. View More»
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