Improving HPV vaccination rates in rural areas to prevent cancer
ReMARk: A multi-level strategy to address disparities in rural HPV-related cancer prevention
This study is working to help more kids aged 9 to 12 in rural Florida get the HPV vaccine by training doctors to talk about it, giving parents helpful tools, and making it easier for families to access vaccination services, all to prevent HPV-related cancers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10906817 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to tackle the low rates of HPV vaccination among children aged 9 to 12 in rural areas of Florida, where there are significant disparities in vaccination rates. The project employs a multi-level strategy that includes training clinicians to recommend the vaccine, providing motivational aids to parents, and improving community access to vaccination services. By using a cluster randomized trial, the effectiveness of these strategies will be assessed to determine how best to increase vaccination rates and ultimately prevent HPV-related cancers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 9 to 12 living in rural areas of North Central Florida.
Not a fit: Patients who do not live in rural areas or are outside the age range of 9 to 12 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase HPV vaccination rates in rural communities, leading to a reduction in HPV-related cancers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that multi-level interventions can effectively increase vaccination rates, suggesting that this approach may yield positive results.
Where this research is happening
Gainesville, United States
- University of Florida — Gainesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Staras, Stephanie a S — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Staras, Stephanie a S
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.