Using a supported accommodation setting to reach women experiencing homelessness and/or socio-economic disadvantage to increase cervical screening

In 2013, Sydney Local Health District (SLHD), Leichhardt Women’s Community Health Centre, Family Planning NSW and Domestic Violence NSW (formerly NSW Women’s Refuge Movement) commenced a NSW Cancer Institute-funded health promotion project based within supported accommodation services.

The aim of the project was to increase cervical cancer screening rates for women experiencing socio economic disadvantage, who were homeless and living in supported accommodation or accessing support services within SLHD.

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