Using CHWs or Mailing Self Sampling Home Tests to Increase Cervical Cancer Screening in South Florida
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Cervical Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Cancer, Women's Studies |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology, Reproductive |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 30 - 65 |
| Updated: | 12/20/2018 |
| Start Date: | January 2015 |
| End Date: | August 2017 |
Addressing Cervical Cancer Disparity in South Florida: CBPR in Action
The study will test the significance of community health worker (CHW) participation by
comparing self-sampling provided by a community health worker and self-sampling provided by
mail. The study will enroll 700 participants in communities that lack access to medical care
in South Florida.
comparing self-sampling provided by a community health worker and self-sampling provided by
mail. The study will enroll 700 participants in communities that lack access to medical care
in South Florida.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women
- Haitian, Hispanic, or African American
- Ages 30-65 years
- Report not having had a pap smear in the last three years live in the cities of
Miami/Little Haiti, Hialeah or unincorporated Southern Miami-Dade
Exclusion Criteria:
- Women who report having had a hysterectomy
- Women who have a history of cervical cancer
- Women who plan to move outside of Miami-Dade county during the next six months
- Women who are enrolled in any other cancer prevention/outreach related study
- Adults unable to consent
- Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers)
- Pregnant women
- Prisoners
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