The early impacts of primary HPV cervical screening implementation in Australia on the pathology sector: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The transition of Australia's National Cervical Screening Program from cytology to a molecular test for human papillomavirus (HPV) (locally referred to as the 'Renewal'), including a longer five-year interval and older age at commencement, significantly impacted all sectors of program delivery. The Renewal had major implications for the roles and requirements of pathology laboratories providing services for the Program. This study aimed to understand the early impacts of the Renewal and its implementation on the pathology sector.

Methods

Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with key stakeholders (N = 49) involved in the STakeholder Opinions of Renewal Implementation and Experiences Study (STORIES), 11-20 months after the program transition. A subs

SUBMITTER: Bavor C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10559573 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature