Improving HPV vaccination rates in underserved primary care settings

Advancing the implementation of evidence-based strategies for HPV vaccination in safety-net primary care settings

NIH-funded research University of Southern California · NIH-11178412

This study is all about finding better ways to help teens in underserved communities get their HPV vaccinations, so they can stay healthy, by using proven strategies that haven't been widely used yet.

Quick facts

Grant typeR37 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Southern California NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES)
Project IDNIH-11178412 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on increasing HPV vaccination rates among adolescents, particularly in underserved communities where access to healthcare is limited. It aims to implement evidence-based strategies that have been proven effective but are not widely adopted in real-world settings. The study will explore the factors that influence the successful integration and sustainability of these strategies in clinics serving low-income populations. By using a mixed-methods approach, the research will assess the long-term effectiveness and equity of these vaccination programs.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents from low-income or marginalized communities who have limited access to healthcare services.

Not a fit: Patients who are already fully vaccinated against HPV or those who do not have access to safety-net primary care clinics may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase HPV vaccination rates, reducing the incidence of HPV-related cancers in underserved populations.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that implementing evidence-based strategies can improve vaccination rates, but this study aims to address the unique challenges faced in safety-net settings, making it a novel approach.

Where this research is happening

Los Angeles, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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