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STEP-2 | 2024-2030

Self-Testing for Cervical Cancer in Priority Populations: the STEP-2 Trial project, has been submitted to the National Cancer Institute. Partnering with the University of Washington, this project will test a multilevel intervention to increase cervical cancer screening, by implementing self-sampling in clinics and through a mailed outreach program. This project seeks to improve cervical cancer screening rates among women in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), working with stakeholders to develop effective messaging and reminders.

Principal Investigator(s) contact information:

Rachel Winer, PhD, MPH

Professor, Department of Public Health Sciences
Associate Director, Cancer Prevention and Population Science, University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of Chicago
jtiro@uchicago.edu

Amanda Petrik, PhD

Investigator, Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research
Amanda.F.Petrik@kpchr.org
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Jasmin Tiro, PhD

Professor, Department of Public Health Sciences
Associate Director, Cancer Prevention and Population Science, University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of Chicago
jtiro@uchicago.edu

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PEER | 2025-2029

PEER, Multilevel Peer-to-Peer Education Program to Increase HPV Vaccinations and Wellness in School Based Health Centers is an R01 5-year grant awarded from the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities. PEER is working with School Based Health Centers, Schools, and Federally Qualified Health Center’s to improve health outcomes for Oregon youth. Too few people are vaccinated for the human papillomavirus (HPV), which can prevent tens of thousands of deaths from cancer each year. Our program will evaluate a multilevel intervention to increase HPV vaccination and the use of School Based Health Centers for primary and preventive care.

Study Fact Sheets

Principal Investigator(s) contact information:

Amanda Petrik, PhD

Investigator, Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research
Amanda.F.Petrik@kpchr.org
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PREVENT | 2023-2027

Practice-based Approaches to Promote HPV Vaccination in the Safety Net (PREVENT), is a National Cancer Institute funded study that incorporates formative patient- and clinic-informed research to design and evaluate an automated data-driven reminder intervention using low-cost approaches (automated phone calls and text messages). PREVENT’s design and evaluation will involve tailoring message mode and content for parents/caregivers of rural and ethnically diverse rural patients.

Study Poster

Principal Investigator(s) contact information:

Deanna Kepka, PhD, MPH

Associate Professor & Investigator, College of Nursing & Huntsman Cancer Institute
Director, Mountain West HPV Vaccination Coalition
University of Utah
Deanna.Kepka@hci.utah.edu

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