Improving communication about cervical cancer screening using a chatbot
AVIVA Chatbot 2.0 integration for enhanced communication
This study is testing a friendly chatbot in the AVIVA app to help women living with HIV and healthcare providers get better information and support about cervical cancer screening and treatment.
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-11093819 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research integrates a chatbot into the AVIVA application to enhance communication regarding cervical cancer screening and treatment. The AVIVA app has been used in Nigeria to improve the accuracy of cervical cancer diagnoses among healthcare workers. By building a local dataset of questions and concerns from women living with HIV and healthcare providers, the project aims to provide tailored responses and improve awareness and follow-up care. The chatbot will facilitate better engagement and education on cervical cancer services.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women living with HIV, particularly those in Nigeria, who are seeking information about cervical cancer screening and treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who are not living with HIV or those who do not have access to the AVIVA application may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved awareness and access to cervical cancer screening and treatment for women living with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using AI and chatbots to improve healthcare communication and outcomes, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Flowers, Lisa C. — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Flowers, Lisa C.
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.