CHP PhD Confirmation Seminar - Claire Bavor

Title: Evaluating the role of innovative cervical screening models in the Australian National Cervical Screening Program: Improving equitable access to HPV self-collection

Supervisors: Dr Claire Nightingale (Evaluation and Implementation Science Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne); Dr Tessa Saunders (Evaluation and Implementation Science Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne); Professor Deborah Bateson (The Daffodil Centre, University of Sydney, a joint venture with Cancer Council NSW and the University of Sydney); Associate Professor Megan Smith (Smith The Daffodil Centre, University of Sydney, a joint venture with Cancer Council NSW and the University of Sydney); Associate Professor Angela Kelly-Hanku (The Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales)

Bio: Claire Bavor is a PhD student and research assistant in the Evaluation and Implementation Science Unit. Her research focuses on ways to improve the acceptability and accessibility of HPV self-collection within Australia's National Cervical Screening Program.

Abstract: HPV self-collection provides flexibility that can be used to extend where and how cervical screening is offered beyond the clinical setting. Thus, innovative cervical screening models can be developed to address existing barriers to participation for different population groups. This research explores the role of innovative screening models using HPV self-collection in the Australian National Cervical Screening Program to promote more equitable participation. In doing so, it considers what is needed to ensure innovative screening models are implemented safely, appropriately, and sustainably in different services and settings.

Venue: Room 410, Level 4, 207 Bouverie Street, Carlton

Date: Tuesday 10 December

Time: 12pm - 1pm (AEDT)

Zoom: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/i398

Passcode: 31770