Efforts to eliminate cervical cancer in Alabama through vaccination and screening
Official title: Comprehensive Cancer Center Support Grant
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-11141471 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping to prevent cervical cancer in Alabama by encouraging high school students to promote HPV vaccinations and screenings among their friends, especially in areas where access to care is limited.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $199,795 |
| NIH project number | 3P30CA013148-51S4 |
| Project ID | NIH-11141471 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include young women and girls in Alabama, particularly those eligible for HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not residents of Alabama or those who have already been vaccinated or screened for cervical cancer may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on eliminating cervical cancer as a public health issue in Alabama by promoting HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening. It involves a statewide action plan called OPERATION WIPE OUT, which aims to address disparities in cervical cancer incidence and mortality, particularly between urban and rural areas. The project examines the effectiveness of a multi-channel communication campaign to encourage high school students to advocate for HPV vaccination among their peers. By utilizing evidence-based strategies and community partnerships, the research seeks to improve health outcomes related to cervical cancer.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce cervical cancer rates and improve health outcomes for women in Alabama.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using multi-channel communication strategies to promote health interventions, although results for HPV vaccination specifically have been mixed.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sleckman, Barry P — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Sleckman, Barry P
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.