Improving access to breast cancer screening and treatment in Nigeria: The triple mobile assessment and patient navigation model (NCT05321823): A study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Nigeria, breast cancer incidence is rising, late presentation is common, and outcomes are poor. Patient-related factors such as lack of awareness and misperceptions in addition to health system deficiencies such as lack of a clearly defined framework for breast cancer screening and referral are some of the major drivers of this poor outlook. Guidelines for breast cancer screening in high-income countries have limited applicability in low-middle-income countries, hence the need for innovative, resource-compatible strategies to combat the negative trend. This manuscript presents our study protocol which aims to evaluate the impact of a novel breast cancer early detection program developed to address delayed presentation and lack of access to diagnostic and treatment fac

SUBMITTER: Omisore AD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10263304 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature