Leveraging Social Media Influencers to Improve Anal Cancer Prevention
NCI - National Cancer Institute
About This Grant
Project Summary Although anal cancer is rare compared to other gastrointestinal cancers, its incidence and mortality have steadily increased over the past several decades. These trends disproportionately affect individuals with certain immunologic and behavioral risk factors, placing specific populations at markedly higher risk. Recent guidelines recommend targeted anal cancer screening based on individual risk, including annual digital anorectal exams (DARE), anal cytology with or without high-risk HPV testing, and follow-up with high- resolution anoscopy (HRA) for abnormal results. Despite effective prevention strategies, awareness remains low, stigma persists, and utilization of preventive services is uneven. This study will develop and evaluate a novel, peer-led social media intervention to promote anal cancer prevention in high-risk populations. Grounded in the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) model, the Popular Opinion Leader (POL) model, and the SMILE Framework (“Social Media for Implementing Evidence”), the intervention will be co-designed with a community advisory board and delivered by trained influencers. The specific aims are: (1) Co-design and evaluate a peer-led social media influencer training program using adapted materials from a previously tested intervention and an evidence-based anal cancer prevention toolkit; and (2) Assess the feasibility and short- term impact of the resulting social media campaign. Using a mixed methods approach—including engagement metrics, social network analysis, qualitative interviews, and quasi-experimental methods—this study will generate essential data on the feasibility, acceptability, and potential impact of this scalable intervention. The long-term goal is to inform national communication strategies to reduce disparities in anal cancer.
Grant Summary
Leveraging Social Media Influencers to Improve Anal Cancer Prevention is a NCI - National Cancer Institute grant providing up to $408K for university, nonprofit, healthcare org. Applications are due 2028-05-31 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $408K
2028-05-31
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Who is eligible for the Leveraging Social Media Influencers to Improve Anal Cancer Prevention?
Leveraging Social Media Influencers to Improve Anal Cancer Prevention is offered by NCI - National Cancer Institute and is generally open to university, nonprofit, healthcare org. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Leveraging Social Media Influencers to Improve Anal Cancer Prevention provide?
Leveraging Social Media Influencers to Improve Anal Cancer Prevention provides up to $408K per award from NCI - National Cancer Institute. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Leveraging Social Media Influencers to Improve Anal Cancer Prevention deadline?
Applications for Leveraging Social Media Influencers to Improve Anal Cancer Prevention are due 2028-05-31 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, NCI - National Cancer Institute, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
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