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-11603112 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A multi-level, school-based program in South Africa helps families, teachers, and health workers make informed choices to prevent cervical and related cancers, especially where HIV is common.
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) | $29,364 |
| NIH project number | 3R34CA283483-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11603112 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants include school-aged children, their parents or caregivers, teachers, and local health workers in Gauteng Province.
✕Less likely to help
Participants outside Gauteng or those not impacted by school-based prevention efforts may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests a decision-support approach that involves students, parents, teachers, and health systems to improve cancer prevention. It uses education and communication materials tailored for low-resource settings and aims to keep parents engaged, empower teachers, and ensure trusted channels for sharing information. The approach is evaluated in Gauteng Province in collaboration with local health authorities and schools to understand its impact on prevention behaviors and outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, communities could experience higher vaccination and screening uptake and stronger, clearer messages that support safer health choices.
How similar studies have gone: Previous school-based prevention programs showed promise, but sustained completion and engagement remain challenges; this study tests a refined, multi-level approach.
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.