Overcoming barriers to screening of cervical and breast cancer in Indigenous women [DVD] (2003)

Description

This program provides an overview of cancer issues relating to Indigenous women. It can be purchased as a video or DVD or viewed online.
The program provides information about:

• The increased relative mortality of cervical cancer and breast cancer among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and the likely reasons.
• Evidence-based interventions to address these health issues, in particular general practice-based initiatives aimed at improving access to culturally appropriate and effective early detection and management of cervical and breast cancer.
• Increasing the commitment of health professionals to:
  • Identifying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients
  • Improving the knowledge and awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women regarding their risk from cervical and breast cancer and the priority of early detection of these conditions
  • Understanding barriers to screening
  • Providing culturally appropriate early detection services
  • Liasing with other service providers to improve the follow-up and management of women with cervical and breast cancer screening abnormalities

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

Contact details

Rural Health Education Foundation
PO Box 324
Curtin ACT 2605
Ph: (02) 6232 5480
Fax: (02) 6232 5484
Email: rhef@rhef.com.au

Links

• View information: Overcoming barriers to screening of cervical and breast cancer in Indigenous women [DVD]
• View website: Rural Health Education Foundation

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