Journal article
Lessons from the renewal of the National Cervical Screening Program in Australia
Megan Smith, Ian Hammond, Marion Saville
PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH & PRACTICE | SAX INST | Published : 2019
DOI: 10.17061/phrp2921914
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Australia was one of the first countries to make the transition from cytology-based to HPV-based cervical screening.This analysis of the national program's transition to a new model looks at the lessons learnt that can provide valuable insights to other settings. Type of program: Australia's National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP). METHODS: Following an extensive policy review, in December 2017 the NCSP transitioned from 2-yearly cytology-based screening in women from age 18, to 5-yearly primary HPV screening from age 25. RESULTS: Some changes were more complex than initially anticipated. Building and implementing the National Cancer Screening Register was a more demanding and..
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