Creating toolkits to help women with HIV in Ghana screen for cervical cancer
Official title: Development of implementation toolkits to promote HPV self-sampling behavior among Women Living with HIV in Ghana
Funded at Baylor University · NIH-11061910 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating helpful tools to encourage women with HIV in Ghana to take part in cervical cancer screening using self-sampling, making it easier and more suitable for their needs so they can catch any issues early.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Waco, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $155,304 |
| NIH project number | 5R21TW012728-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11061910 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women living with HIV in Ghana who are at risk for cervical cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not live in Ghana or who are not living with HIV may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing toolkits to encourage women living with HIV in Ghana to participate in cervical cancer screening through self-sampling. The project recognizes that these women are at a significantly higher risk for cervical cancer and aims to make screening more accessible and culturally appropriate. By using a systematic approach that includes focus groups and stakeholder input, the research will adapt existing self-sampling methods to better fit the local context. The goal is to implement these toolkits effectively in healthcare practices to improve early detection of cervical cancer.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase cervical cancer screening rates among women living with HIV in Ghana, leading to earlier detection and better health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that self-sampling for cervical cancer screening is effective and acceptable among women, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Baylor University
Waco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Asare, Matthew — Baylor University
- Study coordinator: Asare, Matthew
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.