This trial studies if Project Self can improve the rate of cervical cancer screening in Hispanic and African American women living in Houston, Texas. Project Self may help to improve cervical cancer screening rates by providing human papillomavirus (HPV) self-collection kits, education, counseling, and navigation.
Study sponsor and potential other locations can be found on ClinicalTrials.gov for NCT04614155.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
I. To examine the feasibility of conducting an education intervention trial regarding cervical cancer screening among women of Hispanic and African American origin living in public housing units in Houston, Texas.
SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:
I. Document cervical screening associated knowledge, attitudes and practices among Hispanic and African American women living in public housing units in Houston, Texas at pre- and post-health education.
II. Document Pap smear screening rate in last 3 years among participants.
III. Document HPV positive rate among participants.
OUTLINE:
Participants complete questionnaires, take part in a health education session, and receive an HPV self-collection kit.
After completion of study, participants are followed up at 1 month.
Trial PhaseNo phase specified
Trial Typescreening
Lead OrganizationM D Anderson Cancer Center
Principal InvestigatorSurendranath S. Shastri
