Improving cervical cancer care for women living with HIV in Nigeria
ACCESS: Accelerating Cervical Cancer Elimination through the integration of Screen-and-treat Services
This study is looking at how to make cervical cancer screening and treatment easier for women living with HIV in Nigeria by using the support already available through HIV care programs, with the goal of helping these women stay healthy and reduce the risk of cervical cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10911122 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on integrating cervical cancer screening and treatment services into existing HIV care programs for women living with HIV in Nigeria. By leveraging established HIV programs, the project aims to develop tailored strategies that address barriers to accessing cervical cancer care. The approach includes refining implementation methods to ensure effective delivery and sustainability of these services, ultimately aiming to reduce cervical cancer mortality among this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adult women living with HIV in Nigeria who are at risk for cervical cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who do not live in Nigeria or who are not living with HIV may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce cervical cancer deaths among women living with HIV in Nigeria.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot programs have shown success in integrating cervical cancer services within HIV care, indicating a promising approach for this research.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Aarons, Gregory — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Aarons, Gregory
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.