Improving cancer control policies in Nigeria
Official title: Policy implementation for cancer control in Nigeria
Funded at Washington University · NIH-11093714 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to help decision-makers in Nigeria use scientific research to improve cancer prevention, especially for cancers that can be prevented by vaccines, like cervical and liver cancer, by understanding how they make choices and sharing useful information with them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $149,988 |
| NIH project number | 3U54CA284110-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11093714 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals in Nigeria who are at risk for vaccine-preventable cancers, particularly cervical and liver cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of Nigeria or those not at risk for vaccine-preventable cancers may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the use of scientific evidence in policy decisions related to cancer control in Nigeria. It aims to understand how policymakers make decisions and to develop effective strategies for disseminating research findings that can influence these decisions. By conducting interviews and mapping exercises, the study will identify the characteristics and preferences of policy actors involved in cancer control. The ultimate goal is to create tailored communication strategies that promote the use of evidence for preventing vaccine-preventable cancers like cervical and liver cancer.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective cancer control policies in Nigeria, ultimately reducing the incidence of vaccine-preventable cancers.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research on this specific approach in Africa, similar studies in other regions have shown success in improving policy decisions through evidence dissemination.
Where this research is happening
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Washington University
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Iwelunmor, Juliet — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Iwelunmor, Juliet
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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.