Improving participation in breast screening in a rural general practice with a predominately Maori population

The aim of this paper is to describe the strategies used to increase breast-screening participation in a rural general practice with a high Maori population. A retrospective process evaluation. The participation rate increased from less than 45% in 2003 to about 98% in both 2005 and 2007. The general principles underlying the specific strategies are discussed and may be used by other General Practices and Primary Care Organisations to assist with improving breast screening participation.