A message to Aboriginal women (2008)

Description

A message to Aboriginal women is a resource written for staff working with Aboriginal women in the New England Area. The project was funded by the NSW Cervical Screening Program and the New England Area Health Service. This resource provides information about Pap tests and issues related to cervical screening. It also offers ways in which workers can introduce the subject of Pap tests to Aboriginal women in a culturally appropriate way. It aims to encourage Aboriginal women to have two yearly Pap tests by providing information about:

• The parts of the body involved in a Pap test
• What a Pap test is and how it is done
• Who should have a Pap test, and how often
• Getting Pap test results
• What happens if a Pap test is abnormal
• Treatment options
• The importance of follow up treatment

Abstract adapted from NSW Cervical Screening Program website

Contact details

NSW Cervical Screening Program
Cancer Institute NSW
PO Box 41
Alexandria NSW 1435
Ph: (02) 8374 5757
Fax: (02) 8374 5700
Email: cervicalscreening@cancerinstitute.org.au

Links

• View resource: A message to Aboriginal women [booklet] (PDF - 1.3 MB)
• View resource: A message to Aboriginal women [transparencies] (PDF - 2.6 MB)
• View information: A message to Aboriginal women
• View website: NSW Cervical Screening Program

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