The meaning of caring for patients with cancer among traditional medicine practitioners in Uganda: A grounded theory approach.

ABSTRACT: Traditional medicine practitioners (TMPs) are a critical part of healthcare systems in many sub-Saharan African countries and play vital roles in caring for patients with cancer. Despite some progress in describing TMPs' caring experiences in abstract terms, literature about practice models in Africa remains limited. This study aimed to develop a substantive theory to clarify the care provided by TMPs to patients with cancer in Uganda. This study adhered to the principal features of the modified Straussian grounded theory design. Participants were 18 TMPs caring for patients with cancer from 10 districts in Uganda, selected by purposive and theoretical sampling methods. Researcher-administered in-depth interviews were conducted, along with three focus group discussions. Data were analyzed

SUBMITTER: Asiimwe JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10351711 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature