Lived experience of nutrition impact symptoms among patients undergoing chemotherapy in Ethiopia: An interpretative phenomenological analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nutrition impact symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and taste alterations are common side effects of chemotherapy and can lead to malnutrition. There is a paucity of data regarding the nutritional challenges faced by cancer patients, particularly in resource-limited settings. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of nutrition impact symptoms among patients undergoing chemotherapy at a major cancer center in Ethiopia.

Methods

An interpretative phenomenological analysis was conducted from November 11-29, 2024, involving 26 cancer patients treated at the Oncology Center of Tikur Anbesa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Both data and thematic saturation were employed to determine the sample size. Participants were selected using heterogeneous sa

SUBMITTER: Seid A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12617936 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature