Shared Decision-Making About Future Fertility in Childhood Cancer Survivorship: Perspectives of Parents in Uganda.

ABSTRACT: Background: Despite a plethora of literature on barriers to addressing future fertility in childhood cancer survivors, the data are not representative of limited middle-income settings. Unique and context-specific factors may influence addressing future fertility care among childhood cancer survivors in Uganda. This study aimed to explore the experiences, attitudes, and perceptions of parents on their interactions with health providers about future fertility, as part of their child's cancer survivorship. Methods: Using grounded theory, semistructured interviews were conducted with parents of children diagnosed with cancer, <18 years of age, and not in the induction or consolidation phases of treatment. Transcripts were thematically analyzed. Results:</

SUBMITTER: Kayiira A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10611960 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature