Research
Research and evaluation are essential to guide our efforts to encourage more women to have regular Pap tests.
To ensure our strategies are effective, PapScreen Victoria relies on the research and evaluation conducted by:
Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer (CBRC)
CBRC conduct behavioural research around Pap tests, cervical cancer, HPV and the cervical cancer vaccine, including evaluations of media campaigns and literature reviews on topics such as reminder letter interventions.
Outcomes from these studies continue to inform PapScreen Victoria's future strategies. CBRC research will also be useful to tertiary students, health professionals and behavioural scientists.
Victorian Cervical Cytology Registry
Victorian cervical screening statistics.
Canstat
Victorian cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Australian cervical screening statistics, and cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates.
Other reports
Screened out - women with disabilities and cervical screening
[pdf 400K]
Barriers to cervical screening experienced by victims/survivors of sexual assault
[pdf 420K]
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Lucy's story
I've always been very aware of the importance of regular Pap tests, as my Mum had early-stage cervical cancer in her 30s.
She encouraged me to start having regular Pap tests when I turned 18 and I followed her advice, albeit begrudgingly!
