Age-specific differences in cervical cancer screening rates in women using mental health services in New South Wales, Australia.
Michael Louis ImpelidoKate BrewerPhilip M BurgessJackie CurtisDavid CurrowGrant SaraPublished in: The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry (2023)
Women who use mental health services are less likely to participate in cervical cancer screening. Rates diverged from population rates in service users aged ⩾35 years and were very low for women aged >65 years. Intervention is needed to bridge these gaps. New screening approaches such as self-testing may assist.