Improving breast and cervical cancer screening in resource-limited areas
Global Breast and Cervical Cancer Control: Implementing a Bundled Screening Approach in a Resource Limited Setting
This study is working to make it easier for women in Sub-Saharan Africa to get checked for breast and cervical cancer by offering both screenings together in one visit, helping to catch these cancers early and improve health for those at risk.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11053424 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance breast and cervical cancer screening in Sub-Saharan Africa by implementing a bundled approach that combines both screenings into a single service. The study focuses on optimizing the existing screening programs run by the Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services, which are already effective but need better implementation strategies. By utilizing clinical breast exams and visual inspection with acetic acid, the research seeks to improve access to early detection and treatment for women at risk of these cancers. The goal is to reduce the number of late-stage diagnoses and improve overall health outcomes for women in these communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women living in Sub-Saharan Africa who are at risk for breast and cervical cancers and have limited access to screening services.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk for breast or cervical cancer or those living in high-income countries may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier detection of breast and cervical cancers, significantly improving survival rates and quality of life for women in resource-limited settings.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that bundled screening approaches can improve access and outcomes in cancer detection, indicating a promising avenue for this innovative strategy.
Where this research is happening
Birmingham, United States
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gutnik, Lily — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Gutnik, Lily
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.