Understanding factors that affect cancer screening disparities
Assessing how multilevel factors shape disparities in cancer screening
This study is looking into why some people, especially from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, aren’t getting screened for cancers like cervical, colorectal, and lung cancer, and it hopes to find ways to help more people get screened so they can catch these cancers early and live healthier lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10772017 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the reasons behind low cancer screening rates, particularly focusing on cervical, colorectal, and lung cancers. It aims to identify how various factors at the patient, provider, and healthcare system levels contribute to disparities in screening among different racial and ethnic groups. By analyzing these multilevel influences, the research seeks to develop tailored interventions that can improve screening rates and ultimately reduce mortality in underserved populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds who are at risk for cervical, colorectal, or lung cancers.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk for the specified cancers or who do not belong to underserved racial or ethnic groups may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer screening rates and reduced disparities in cancer outcomes for various populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that multilevel approaches can effectively address disparities in healthcare access and outcomes, suggesting potential success for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Del Vecchio, Natalie — Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Del Vecchio, Natalie
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.