Abstract
Background: One barrier in having cervical screening is getting an appointment. Aim: To evaluate a mobile cervical screening unit (MCSU) within the North-East of England.
Methods: Those who were eligible were able to attend and undergo cervical screening at a MCSU in the Newcastle Upon Tyne area. Data were collected using online surveys and the laboratory results from obtained samples.
Results: 249 people attended the MCSU; 201 samples taken; 184 survey responses analysed. Most people identified as female, aged 25-29 years, White British and were overdue screening by one year or less. 88.6% were HPV negative. Participants noted the accessible locations, quick appointments, and short wait times were benefits of the MCSU. Participants would be happy to be screened on the MCSU again and would recommend attending to others.
Conclusion: This pilot and evaluation indicate that a MCSU may be a feasible method to help people attend and complete cervical screening, by reducing the barriers relating to getting an appointment and travelling to healthcare providers. Implications for practice: Employing MCSU could meaningfully improve cervical screening uptake, particularly for those who face barriers in getting an appointment and attending those appointments
Methods: Those who were eligible were able to attend and undergo cervical screening at a MCSU in the Newcastle Upon Tyne area. Data were collected using online surveys and the laboratory results from obtained samples.
Results: 249 people attended the MCSU; 201 samples taken; 184 survey responses analysed. Most people identified as female, aged 25-29 years, White British and were overdue screening by one year or less. 88.6% were HPV negative. Participants noted the accessible locations, quick appointments, and short wait times were benefits of the MCSU. Participants would be happy to be screened on the MCSU again and would recommend attending to others.
Conclusion: This pilot and evaluation indicate that a MCSU may be a feasible method to help people attend and complete cervical screening, by reducing the barriers relating to getting an appointment and travelling to healthcare providers. Implications for practice: Employing MCSU could meaningfully improve cervical screening uptake, particularly for those who face barriers in getting an appointment and attending those appointments
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Women's Health in Primary Care |
| Publication status | Accepted/In press - 6 Jul 2026 |
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