A stigma responsive service delivery model for HPV-based screening among women living with HIV
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Funding Fogarty Program
Stigma HIV/AIDS
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A stigma responsive service delivery model for HPV-based screening among women living with HIV
Principal Institution
Duke University
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Huchko, Megan J
Project Contact Information
Email:
megan.huchko@duke.edu
Year(s) Awarded
2022–2025
Country
Kenya
NIH Partners
NCI
Project Description
HIV, cervical cancer, and human papillomavirus (HPV) are interrelated health conditions with intersecting stigmas that may influence women’s uptake of prevention services. We will evaluate the effectiveness of a novel stigma-responsive service delivery model for HPV-based cervical cancer screening called “Elimisha HPV” among women in a high HIV-prevalence area of Kenya. Elimisha HPV, which in Kiswahili means to increase understanding of HPV, will include the following components: HPV-testing via self-collection, simplified scripts and video, peer navigators for women with screening or treatment hesitancy, and the option to receive results and information via text messages. If effective, this may serve as a new model for cervical cancer screening as well as a new paradigm for comprehensive, stigma-responsive service delivery packages for people living with HIV.
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