The Cancer Tracking System (CATSystem): Study protocol of a randomized control trial to evaluate a systems level intervention for cervical cancer screening, treatment, referral and follow up in Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cervical cancer (CC) is preventable, yet remains a significant public health threat, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite considerable awareness, screening rates for CC in Kenya are low and loss to follow-up following treatment for premalignant cervical lesions remains high. This study investigates the efficacy of the Cancer Tracking System (CATSystem), a web-based intervention, to improve CC screening and treatment retention.

Methods

A matched, cluster randomized controlled trial will be conducted in Kenyan government hospitals (n = 10) with five intervention and five standard-of-care (SOC) sites. The primary outcome is the proportion of women with a positive screen who receive appropriate treatment (onsite or referral). Secondary outcomes include CC scree

SUBMITTER: Maloba M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11835318 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature