Helping Latinas get breast cancer screenings
Empowering Latinas to Obtain Guideline-Concordant Breast Cancer Screenings
This study is helping Latina women get the breast cancer screenings they need by providing education and support to overcome fears and access care, while also teaching them how to encourage their friends and family to do the same.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10916269 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on empowering Latinas to obtain breast cancer screenings that align with national guidelines. It addresses the barriers that prevent these women from getting screened, such as fear and lack of access to care. The approach combines education and navigation, where participants learn about breast cancer and are guided to free or low-cost screening services. Additionally, participants will develop communication skills to encourage others in their community to seek screenings, creating a supportive network for breast health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Latinas who are not currently adhering to recommended breast cancer screening guidelines.
Not a fit: Patients who are already compliant with breast cancer screening guidelines or those who do not identify as Latina may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase breast cancer screening rates among Latinas, leading to earlier detection and better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community-based education and navigation approaches can effectively improve screening rates in underserved populations, suggesting that this method may also be successful.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, UNITED STATES
- University of Illinois at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Molina, Yamile — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Molina, Yamile
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 below.