Effects of economic sanctions on cancer care for patients in Iran: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to political and security concerns, Iran has faced stringent sanctions in recent decades, significantly impacting vulnerable cancer patients. According to the latest statistics, the 5-year prevalent cases in Iran were 357,906 for both sexes combined. This study aimed to investigate the perspectives of cancer patients, their families, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) regarding the ramifications of economic sanctions on cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Methods

This qualitative study was conducted by semi-structured interviews with 21 cancer patients and their family members, as well as representatives from relevant NGOs based in Tehran in 2020. The interviewees were selected using convenience sampling, and the data were classified and analyzed using qual

SUBMITTER: Nazari M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11895320 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature