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September 5, 2025Australian Journal of Primary HealthOpen Access

Considerations in the development of an mHealth approach to increase cervical screening participation in primary care in Victoria, Australia

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CZClaire ZammitMAMaleeha AshfaqLBLucy Boyd

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey reveals high acceptability of SMS reminders for cervical screening, suggesting improved participation.

Key Points

  • About 83% of survey respondents accept SMS reminders for cervical screening, indicating promise for health promotion.
  • The study involved a cross-sectional survey of 221 individuals and discussions with diverse focus groups to gather insights.
  • Clear communication about self-collection methods is essential, as participants expressed concerns about accuracy and accessibility.
  • SMS acceptability is hindered by knowledge gaps, digital literacy issues, and privacy concerns, highlighting the need for tailored strategies.

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Zammit et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb3a2b2b87ece8dc954911https://doi.org/10.1071/py25101
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