A mobile app to help women understand HPV and improve follow-up care for cervical cancer
Official title: Developing and evaluating a mobile application-based intervention to support HPV-tested women and increase their retention to follow-up: a mixed-methods implementation study
Funded at Center for the Study of State / Society · NIH-10740962 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a helpful mobile app for women who have tested positive for HPV, to give them clear information and support so they feel less confused and anxious, and can better follow up with their cervical cancer care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Center for the Study of State / Society NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Buenos Aires, Argentina) |
| Project start | September 22, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $246,493 |
| NIH project number | 1R21CA284314-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10740962 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women in Latin America who have tested positive for HPV and are seeking guidance on follow-up care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not undergone HPV testing or those who do not have access to mobile technology may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mobile application designed to support women who have tested positive for HPV, a key factor in cervical cancer. The app aims to provide clear information about HPV and the necessary follow-up steps, addressing the confusion and anxiety many women experience after testing. By enhancing understanding and reducing psychosocial impacts, the app seeks to improve retention in follow-up care, which is crucial for effective cervical cancer screening and treatment. The project will involve testing the app's usability and evaluating its effectiveness in real-world settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower women with better knowledge about HPV and improve their chances of receiving timely follow-up care for cervical cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that mobile health interventions can effectively improve patient education and retention in follow-up care, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Center for the Study of State / Society
Buenos Aires, Argentina Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Arrossi, Silvina — Center for the Study of State / Society
- Study coordinator: Arrossi, Silvina
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.