Evaluation of the Under Screened Recruitment Program

What was the project about?

The project consisted of conducting qualitative research towards the final evaluation of five projects to address under screening for cervical, breast and bowel cancer among three population groups: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (ATSI); culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities; and people from low socioeconomic background.

Who did we partner with?

The project was funded by the Cancer Council Victoria through a grant from the Victorian department of health and Human Services. We partnered with Patrice Higgins and Associates to undertake the qualitative evaluation research.

How did we go about it?

We conducted to 20 semi structured interviews with project coordinators and others stakeholders involved in the planning and implementation of the five projects. The five projects were: two with ATSI communities, two with CALD communities and one with a low-socioeconomic status community. We collaborated in the analysis of the findings and the information collected was included in the evaluation and recommendations for improvement.

What was achieved?

Patrice Higgins and Associates submitted an evaluation report to DHHs and the Cancer council Victoria with recommendations.

When did we do the project?

We conducted the project between November 2016 and March 2017.

For more information

Please contact Tere Dawson on (03) 8676 9057 or via email at t.dawson@healthissuescentre.org.au