How Does Transitioning to Primary Human Papillomavirus Screening Impact Colposcopy Services? Lessons from an Australian National Program

CJ Jennett; MA Smith; DA Machalek; F Sultana; KH Prang; T McDermott; CE Nightingale; CM Zammit; A Pagotto; NM Rankin; CDH Wrede; JML Brotherton

Journal article

How Does Transitioning to Primary Human Papillomavirus Screening Impact Colposcopy Services? Lessons from an Australian National Program

CJ Jennett, MA Smith, DA Machalek, F Sultana, KH Prang, T McDermott, CE Nightingale, CM Zammit, A Pagotto, NM Rankin, CDH Wrede, JML Brotherton

Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease | LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS | Published : 2025

DOI: 10.1097/LGT.0000000000000849

Abstract

Objective In 2017, Australian's National Cervical Screening Program changed from 2-yearly cytology to 5-yearly primary human papillomavirus (HPV) testing. The Stakeholder Opinions of Renewal Implementation and Experiences Study (STORIES) aimed to capture stakeholder perspectives during implementation of the renewed National Cervical Screening Program. Materials and Methods Qualitative semistructured interviews were conducted with key National Cervical Screening Program stakeholders 11-20 months following the change, either face-To-face, online, or via phone. Data related to colposcopy services were thematically analyzed using Proctor's conceptual framework for implementation outcomes. Result..

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Khic Prang Author

Claire Nightingale Author

Nicole M. Rankin Author

Julia Brotherton Author

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Funding Acknowledgements

This study was conducted under the auspices of the Centre of Research Excellence in Cervical Cancer Control, a collaboration funded by the Australian Government National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)-grant number 1135172. However, no direct funding for this study was received. The NHMRC played no role in the conduct of this study nor the writing of this paper.