Financial toxicity of cancer care in sub-Saharan Africa: protocol for a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the number of cancer deaths is expected to double between 2020 and 2030; however, financial costs remain a barrier to accessing cancer treatment and care. There is an evidence gap on financial toxicity related to cancer care in SSA, both for the patient and for the family members providing care. Against this background, this review aims to analyse cancer care-related financial toxicity for the patient and family caregivers in SSA.

Methods and analysis

A comprehensive search of peer-reviewed articles in the English language reporting the financial burden of cancer care on patients and family caregivers in SSA will be conducted using PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science from 1 January 2000 to 13 October 2023. Two researchers will independ

SUBMITTER: Ida A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11409363 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature