Understanding how social factors affect cervical cancer care for women with HIV in Puerto Rico
Social determinants of health associated to the cervical cancer-related care across the cancer control continuum among women living with HIV in Puerto Rico
This study looks at the challenges women with HIV in Puerto Rico face when trying to get care for cervical cancer, aiming to understand what makes it hard for them to get screened and treated on time, so we can help improve their healthcare experience.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Juan, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10931327 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the barriers women living with HIV face in accessing cervical cancer care in Puerto Rico. It employs a mixed-methods approach to identify social determinants of health that influence timely screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cervical cancer. By examining data from women diagnosed with cervical cancer between 2013 and 2020, the study aims to uncover the multi-level factors that contribute to delays in care. The findings could help improve healthcare access and outcomes for this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women living with HIV in Puerto Rico who are at risk for cervical cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who do not live in Puerto Rico or who are not living with HIV may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cervical cancer screening and treatment for women living with HIV, ultimately reducing cancer incidence and mortality in this group.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing social determinants of health can significantly improve healthcare access and outcomes for marginalized populations, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
San Juan, United States
- University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences — San Juan, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Soto-Salgado, Marievelisse — University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
- Study coordinator: Soto-Salgado, Marievelisse
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.