Community and digital tools to reduce HPV and cervical cancer in women with HIV
Official title: Community and digital technology strategy to reduce the burden of HPV and cervical cancer.
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11628958 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community- and digital-technology program aims to help girls and young women, including those with HIV, get more HPV vaccination and cervical cancer prevention services.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 11, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $65,533 |
| NIH project number | 3R01CA310762-01A1S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11628958 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Girls and young women, including those living with HIV, in rural settings or areas with limited access to prevention services.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without access barriers or without risk factors may see smaller or no direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests a multi-component approach led by community health workers to raise awareness about HPV prevention, reduce barriers to vaccination, and connect participants with health services. It uses the HPV Aware app to share knowledge, identify obstacles to care, and link people to Ministry of Health programs. The study will be conducted in rural areas of the U.S. South as well as in Africa, leveraging existing CHW networks and health infrastructure. The goal is to increase uptake of HPV and cervical cancer prevention services among girls and young women, with a focus on those living with HIV.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could increase HPV vaccination and cervical cancer prevention in high-risk populations, potentially lowering cancer risk.
How similar studies have gone: Previous interventions using CHWs and digital tools have shown improvements in preventive service uptake in similar settings.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Havlir, Diane V — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Havlir, Diane V
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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.