1. Summary

Abstract for the general public

In December 2017 the government renewed the National Cervical Cancer Screening Program. This project will attempt to gauge the understanding and knowledge of cervical cancer screening of female patients from selected Mackay general practices.

Tutor

Clare Heal
JCU Mackay

Jennifer Banks
School of Medicine, Mackay Clinical School

Workplaces involved in this project

Added workplaces

Education - James Cook University (JCU) - Division of Tropical Health and Medicine - College of Medicine and Dentistry - Medicine - Mackay Clinical School

2. In depth information

Scientific title

Women’s perceptions and understanding of cervical cancer and the new Natinoal Cervical Cancer Screening Program (NCSP)

3. Ethics and information for classification purposes

Waiver of the need for individual consent

A waiver of the need for individual consent is not and will not be applied for

Date commenced

2018-01-30