Understanding the causes of breast cancer treatment delays at a teaching hospital in Ghana

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dc.contributor.authorSanuade, O.A.
dc.contributor.authorAyettey, H.
dc.contributor.authorHewlett, S.
dc.contributor.authorDedey, F.
dc.contributor.authorWu, L.
dc.contributor.authorAkingbola, T.
dc.contributor.authorOgedegbe, G.
dc.contributor.authorAikins, A.D.
dc.date.accessioned2021-12-22T14:35:08Z
dc.date.available2021-12-22T14:35:08Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.descriptionResearch Articleen_US
dc.description.abstractPoor outcomes for breast cancer in Ghana have been attributed to late presentation of symptoms at biomedical facilities. This study explored factors accounting for delays in initiation of breast cancer treatment at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra. Focus group discussions were conducted with 20 women with breast cancer. A theory-driven thematic analysis identified three multilevel factors influencing treatment seeking delays: (1) patient (e.g. misinterpretation of symptoms, fear), (2) healthcare provider (e.g. negative attitudes) and (3) health systems (e.g. shortage of medicines). Addressing treatment delays will require multilevel interventions, including culturally congruent education, psychosocial counselling/support and strengthening health systems.en_US
dc.identifier.otherhttps://doi.org/10.1177/1359105318814152
dc.identifier.urihttp://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/37371
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherJHPen_US
dc.subjectbreast canceren_US
dc.subjectGhanaen_US
dc.subjecthealthcare provider attitudesen_US
dc.subjecthealthcare systemsen_US
dc.subjectillness perceptionen_US
dc.subjecttreatment delaysen_US
dc.titleUnderstanding the causes of breast cancer treatment delays at a teaching hospital in Ghanaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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