Improving reproductive health care for young cancer survivors in rural areas
Pilot Project 1: Creating Bridges to Reproductive Health Care for Rural Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
This study is working to help young cancer survivors in Imperial County get better reproductive health care by creating personalized health plans, offering support to navigate the system, and providing online consultations, all tailored to meet the needs of the local community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | San Diego State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10931517 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to address the unmet reproductive health care needs of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors in Imperial County, a rural and underserved area. The project will develop and test a multi-component intervention that includes creating personalized reproductive health summaries, providing navigation support, and offering telehealth consultations. By engaging with AYA survivors and healthcare providers, the research will adapt these resources to meet the cultural and informational needs of the predominantly Hispanic population. The goal is to enhance access to reproductive health care and improve outcomes for young cancer survivors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescent and young adult cancer survivors, particularly those living in rural areas with limited access to reproductive health services.
Not a fit: Patients who are not cancer survivors or those who do not have reproductive health concerns may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve reproductive health care access and outcomes for young cancer survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that tailored interventions can effectively improve health care access and outcomes for underserved populations, suggesting a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
San Diego, United States
- San Diego State University — San Diego, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Williams, Shiloh a — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Williams, Shiloh a
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.