Improving community health worker support to lower cervical cancer rates in African American women
Enhancing the Effectiveness of Community Health Workers to Reduce Cervical Cancer Disparities in African American Women
This study is all about helping African American women get the cervical cancer screenings and follow-up care they need by training community health workers to guide them through the process using a mobile app, making it easier for them to access important health services.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Isa Associates, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Arlington, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10891569 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of community health workers to help African American women access cervical cancer screening and follow-up care. It addresses the significant disparities in cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates among this population by implementing a mobile patient navigation system. The approach involves training lay navigators to assist women in overcoming barriers to timely cancer prevention and care. By utilizing technology and community resources, the project aims to improve adherence to screening guidelines and ultimately reduce cervical cancer rates.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American women who are at risk for cervical cancer and may face barriers to accessing screening and care.
Not a fit: Patients who are not African American or those who do not require cervical cancer screening may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly lower cervical cancer rates and improve health outcomes for African American women.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies have shown promise in using patient navigation to reduce health disparities, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Arlington, UNITED STATES
- Isa Associates, INC. — Arlington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Billings, Douglas W — Isa Associates, INC.
- Study coordinator: Billings, Douglas W
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.