The caring experiences of family caregivers for patients with advanced cancer in Uganda: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer morbidity and mortality is rising in sub-Saharan Africa. Given this rise, family caregivers play an integral role in provision of quality cancer care services. This study explored the family caregivers (FCGs)/relatives' experiences of caring for patients with advanced cancer (stage 3 or stage 4) in Uganda.

Methods

This was a descriptive qualitative study exploring the lived experiences of FCGs of patients with advanced cancer attending care at the Uganda cancer institute. We purposively recruited twelve FCGs and conducted face-to-face in-depth interviews using an interviewer-guided semi-structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed by thematic analysis.

Results

The age range of participants was 19 to 49 years. Most participants were children of the pa

SUBMITTER: Najjuka SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10599584 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature