Improving cervical cancer screening in Puerto Rico.
The effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and budget impact of interventions to improve the delivery of cervical cancer screening in Puerto Rico.
This study is looking for better ways to help low-income women in Puerto Rico, especially those on Medicaid or Medicare, get screened for cervical cancer by finding and fixing common problems that keep them from going, like transportation issues, and trying out new ideas like having patient helpers and at-home testing.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Juan, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11058560 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates ways to enhance cervical cancer screening rates among low-income women in Puerto Rico, particularly those covered by Medicaid or Medicare. It aims to identify and address barriers to screening, such as transportation issues and environmental challenges, through innovative interventions like patient navigators and HPV self-sampling. The study will utilize a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of these interventions in increasing screening participation and follow-up care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income women in Puerto Rico, particularly those enrolled in Medicaid or Medicare who are at higher risk for cervical cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who are not low-income or those who do not reside in Puerto Rico may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase cervical cancer screening rates and improve early detection among underserved populations in Puerto Rico.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar interventions aimed at improving cancer screening rates in underserved populations.
Where this research is happening
San Juan, United States
- Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr — San Juan, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ortiz, Ana Patricia — Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr
- Study coordinator: Ortiz, Ana Patricia
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.