Patient navigation to boost cervical cancer screening in Senegal
Official title: Adaptation and implementation of a patient navigation program for cervical cancer screening across contexts in Senegal
Funded at University of Illinois at Chicago · NIH-11494649 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-facing program helps women in rural Senegal get screened for cervical cancer, receive timely follow-up, and connect with care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | April 1, 2022 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $281,178 |
| NIH project number | 3R01CA258683-05S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11494649 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Women aged 40–49 in rural Senegal who have limited access to cervical cancer screening and follow-up.
✕Less likely to help
Women outside the target age range or in settings with already high screening uptake may see limited benefit.
What this research studies
This project will adapt a proven patient navigation approach to the Senegalese health system to overcome barriers to cervical cancer screening for women aged 40–49 in rural areas. The team will tailor navigation strategies to local contexts, implement the program, and monitor its impact on screening uptake and follow-up. By guiding women through screening, diagnosis, and treatment pathways, the program aims to reduce late-stage cancers and improve outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more women will be screened earlier, receive timely diagnosis, and access treatment, potentially lowering cervical cancer mortality.
How similar studies have gone: Patient navigation has shown effectiveness in improving screening uptake and follow-up in various settings, supporting potential impact in Senegal.
Where this research is happening
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dykens, Jon Andrew — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Dykens, Jon Andrew
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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.