Improving cervical cancer screening and treatment for women with HIV in Kenya
ENHANcing CErvical cancer screening and treatment in women LIviNg with HIV in KenyA (ENHANCE LINKAge)
This project works to make cervical cancer screening, follow-up, and treatment easier and more reliable for women living with HIV in Kenya.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11406365 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you are a woman living with HIV in Kenya, the team will work inside HIV clinics to make HPV and cervical cancer screening more dependable and to close gaps that stop people from getting care. They will try practical solutions like better screening methods, clearer referral pathways, staff training, and systems to track and remind patients who need follow-up tests or treatment. The project will collect information on what helps and share findings to improve clinic services and accountability over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Women living with HIV who receive care at participating public HIV clinics in Kenya and who need cervical cancer screening or follow-up are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People who do not live in Kenya, men, or women without HIV are unlikely to benefit directly from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more women with HIV could get timely screening and treatment, lowering the number of advanced cervical cancers and deaths.
How similar studies have performed: Previous programs have added screening into HIV clinics but often failed to link women to treatment, so this project applies new implementation approaches to address those persistent gaps.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chung, Michael Hoonbae — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Chung, Michael Hoonbae
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.