Improving cervical cancer screening for people experiencing homelessness
Addressing Cervical Cancer Disparities Among People Experiencing Homelessness
This study is all about finding out why people who are homeless have a hard time getting cervical cancer screenings and care, and it aims to come up with helpful solutions to make it easier for them to access these important health services.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Purdue University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (West Lafayette, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10687561 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding and addressing the barriers that prevent people experiencing homelessness from accessing cervical cancer screening and care. It involves engaging with these communities and local health organizations to gather data on screening rates and the factors that contribute to low participation. The study aims to identify obstacles such as mental health issues, low health literacy, and mistrust in healthcare providers, while also exploring innovative solutions like HPV self-sampling. By involving the community in the research process, the project seeks to create effective strategies to improve healthcare access for this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women experiencing homelessness who are at risk for cervical cancer and have not been adequately screened.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing homelessness or who have already received regular cervical cancer screenings may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase cervical cancer screening rates and improve health outcomes for people experiencing homelessness.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically targeting cervical cancer disparities in homeless populations, community-based participatory approaches have shown promise in improving health outcomes in similar underserved groups.
Where this research is happening
West Lafayette, United States
- Purdue University — West Lafayette, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rodriguez, Natalia Maria — Purdue University
- Study coordinator: Rodriguez, Natalia Maria
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.