Improving cervical cancer prevention for women with chronic conditions and social challenges
Preventing Cervical Cancer through HPV Self-collection and Patient Navigation among Women Living with Chronic Conditions and Social Vulnerability
This study is working to make cervical cancer prevention easier for women who might face challenges like poverty, being part of a racial or ethnic minority, or living with obesity or type 2 diabetes, by finding better ways to help them get screened and cared for.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10949284 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cervical cancer prevention efforts for women who face social vulnerabilities, such as poverty and racial or ethnic minority status, as well as those living with obesity or type 2 diabetes. The project aims to adapt existing interventions to better address the unique barriers these women encounter in accessing cervical cancer screening and care. By utilizing patient navigation and self-collection methods for HPV testing, the research seeks to improve engagement in the cervical cancer care continuum. The approach includes training in biomedical informatics and biostatistics to develop effective strategies for reducing cancer disparities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women living with chronic conditions such as obesity or type 2 diabetes, particularly those from socially vulnerable backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have chronic conditions or do not face social vulnerabilities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce cervical cancer rates among vulnerable populations by improving access to screening and care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using patient navigation and self-collection methods to improve cancer screening rates among underserved populations.
Where this research is happening
Gainesville, United States
- University of Florida — Gainesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mkuu, Rahma S — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Mkuu, Rahma S
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.