Self-testing and vaccines are effective tools in the fight to eliminate cervical cancer. But without funding and a clear strategy, New Zealand is lagging behind other countries.
Articles on Cervical cancer screening
Displaying all articles
If you’re aged 25 to 74, you might be due for a cervical cancer screening test. Here’s what to expect – and what’s changed in recent years.
New Zealand is already using self-screening kits for bowel cancer. Giving women the opportunity to self-test for cervical cancer at home will improve equity and lift participation.
Top contributors
-
Professor, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
-
Research Fellow, Research Centre for Hauora and Health, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
-
Lead, Cancer Elimination Collaboration (CEC) and Professor of Public Health, University of Sydney
-
Professor of Practice, Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney
-
Principal Research Fellow, The Daffodil Centre, a joint venture with Cancer Council NSW, University of Sydney
-
Deputy Director Te Tātai Hauora o Hine – National Centre for Women’s Health Research Aotearoa, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
-
Professor, Te Tātai Hauora o Hine – National Centre for Women’s Health Research Aotearoa, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington