Multi-level shared decision-making to prevent cancer in South Africa
Official title: Multi-level shared decision-making intervention to prevent cancer in South Africa
Funded at Yale University · NIH-11520642 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study from Yale will test a community-friendly, classroom- and family-centered program to help prevent cervical and other cancers in South Africa by guiding parents, teachers, and healthcare workers to make informed choices together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $120,891 |
| NIH project number | 7R34CA283483-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11520642 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants include school-age children, their parents/caregivers, teachers, and health staff in Gauteng Province.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not directly involved in school-based prevention activities or those outside Gauteng may not experience direct benefits.
What this research studies
This grant focuses on improving cancer prevention for young people in South Africa by sharing decision-making tools across families, schools, and health systems. Researchers will refine and test a school-based education and communication plan that helps parents, caregivers, and teachers use clear information and trusted channels to support prevention. The approach aims to keep students on track with prevention activities despite past interruptions in health services. The work will be done in Gauteng Province in collaboration with the Department of Health and local schools. If successful, the program could become a scalable model to strengthen cancer prevention where resources are limited.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to higher uptake of effective cancer-prevention practices among adolescents and their families, reducing future cancer risk.
How similar studies have gone: Previous school-based prevention efforts showed promise but faced declines in completion; this study tests a refined, multi-level strategy.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Katz, Ingrid T. — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Katz, Ingrid T.
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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.