Breast cancer in sub-Saharan Africa: The current state and uncertain future
CA Anyigba, GA Awandare… - … Biology and Medicine, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Breast cancer is the commonest cause of global cancer-related deaths in women and a
public health burden in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Although the disease incidence in SSA …
public health burden in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Although the disease incidence in SSA …
Psychosocial influences on help-seeking behaviour for cancer in low-income and lower middle-income countries: a mixed-methods systematic review
G McCutchan, B Weiss, H Quinn-Scoggins, A Dao… - BMJ global …, 2021 - gh.bmj.com
Introduction Starting cancer treatment early can improve outcomes. Psychosocial factors
influencing patients' medical help-seeking decisions may be particularly important in low …
influencing patients' medical help-seeking decisions may be particularly important in low …
Health system factors that influence diagnostic and treatment intervals in women with breast cancer in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
G Gbenonsi, M Boucham, Z Belrhiti, C Nejjari… - BMC Public Health, 2021 - Springer
Background Breast cancer patients in sub-Saharan Africa experience long time intervals
between their first presentation to a health care facility and the start of cancer treatment. The …
between their first presentation to a health care facility and the start of cancer treatment. The …
Late-stage diagnosis and associated factors among breast cancer patients in south and southwest ethiopia: a multicenter study
Background Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in women in low-and middle-
income countries, largely because of late-stage diagnosis. Yet studies are very limited in the …
income countries, largely because of late-stage diagnosis. Yet studies are very limited in the …
Socioeconomic impact of breast cancer on young women in Ghana: A qualitative study
Aim This study was undertaken to discover the socioeconomic impact of breast cancer on
young women in Ghana. Methods A qualitative exploratory and descriptive design was used …
young women in Ghana. Methods A qualitative exploratory and descriptive design was used …
Symptom appraisal, help-seeking and perceived barriers to healthcare seeking in Uganda: an exploratory study among women with potential symptoms of breast and …
Objective We assessed the process of recognising abnormal bodily changes, interpretations
and attributions, and help-seeking behaviour among community-based Ugandan women …
and attributions, and help-seeking behaviour among community-based Ugandan women …
Pathways to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment among women in Ghana: a qualitative study
Background: Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among Ghanaian women
and most women are identified once they develop symptoms. Women then must navigate a …
and most women are identified once they develop symptoms. Women then must navigate a …
Breast cancer in Zimbabwe: patterns of care and correlates of adherence in a national referral hospital radiotherapy center cohort from 2014 to 2018
SNC Elmore, M Mushonga, HS Iyer, C Kanda… - Cancer …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in Zimbabwe.
Patients face socioeconomic barriers to accessing oncology care, including radiotherapy …
Patients face socioeconomic barriers to accessing oncology care, including radiotherapy …
Understanding health-seeking and adherence to treatment by patients with esophageal cancer at the Uganda cancer Institute: a qualitative study
N Esther, S Julius, MA Deogratius - BMC health services research, 2021 - Springer
Background In the low-and middle-income countries, most patients with esophageal cancer
present with advanced stage disease and experience poor survival. There is inadequate …
present with advanced stage disease and experience poor survival. There is inadequate …
Factors Influencing Residents' Psychological Status During Standardized Training in COVID-19
D Xiang, B Liang, Y Wang, B Li, J Peng… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Objectives: To explore the influencing factors of residents' psychological status during
standardized training in COVID-19 for finding ways to promote their mental health. Methods …
standardized training in COVID-19 for finding ways to promote their mental health. Methods …