“A Message to Aboriginal Women”

This resource was 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 and offers ways in which workers can introduce the subject of the Pap test 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 that 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

The resource has been designed as a small group discussion activity and consists of facilitator notes, a set of overheads and a booklet for women. Please call the Program on 131 556 if you would like more information about this resource and the way it is intended to be used.