Perspectives of non-physician partners on barriers and facilitators to AYA cancer care in Latin America.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer is the fourth leading cause of death in adolescents and young adults (AYA) worldwide. Although successful treatment of cancer in AYA has increased in recent years in most of the world, this is not true for many low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) where over 80% of all AYA live. This study investigated the needs of AYA with cancer in parts of Latin America (LATAM) through the perspectives of non-physician health care providers and partners.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews (in Spanish) were conducted with non-physician partners from Mexico, Peru, Central America, and the Caribbean over Zoom. Participants were recruited through previously identified local physicians and international non-physician professionals working in these countries. Transcripts we

SUBMITTER: Wong SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11447197 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature