Mobile app to help HPV-positive women understand results and stay in follow-up
Official title: Developing and evaluating a mobile application-based intervention to support HPV-tested women and increase their retention to follow-up: a mixed-methods implementation study
Funded at Center for the Study of State / Society · NIH-11363593 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A smartphone app designed to give HPV-positive women clear information, emotional support, and reminders so they complete recommended follow-up care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Center for the Study of State / Society NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Buenos Aires, Argentina) |
| Project start | September 22, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $209,589 |
| NIH project number | 4R33CA284314-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11363593 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Women who have recently received a positive HPV screening result, especially those screened through participating clinics in Argentina or the study region, are ideal candidates.
✕Less likely to help
Women who have not had HPV testing, who are already receiving active treatment, or who lack access to a smartphone are unlikely to benefit from this app.
What this research studies
You would use an app that explains HPV test results in plain language, shows the next steps for follow-up, and offers emotional support resources. The team will co-design the app with women, test its usability, and then run a pilot implementation in clinics to see how it works in real-world care. They will collect numbers on who completes follow-up and talk with participants and providers to learn what helps or gets in the way. The project focuses on women in Argentina and other parts of Latin America where missed follow-up is a major problem.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the app could reduce worry, improve understanding of HPV results, and increase the number of women who complete timely follow-up care.
How similar studies have gone: Some digital education and reminder programs have improved screening and follow-up in other settings, but app-based support focused on reducing HPV-related anxiety and boosting retention is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
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Center for the Study of State / Society
Buenos Aires, Argentina Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Arrossi, Silvina — Center for the Study of State / Society
- Study coordinator: Arrossi, Silvina
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.