Supportive care needs and challenges experienced by women diagnosed with breast cancer in Kumasi, Ghana: A qualitative exploratory study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Globally, breast cancer (BC) remains the main cause of illness and death among women. A diagnosis with BC can be emotionally devastating and draining and these could predispose women diagnosed of BC to numerous psycho-emotional challenges.

Aim

We explored the supportive care needs and challenges experienced by women diagnosed with breast cancer in Kumasi, Ghana.

Methods

We used an exploratory descriptive design in which qualitative data via in-depth interviews was collected from fifteen women diagnosed with BC and receiving care at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, Ghana. A pre-tested, semi-structured interview guide was used for the data collection. The interviews were recorded using an audiotape and the audio files were transcribed verbatim.

SUBMITTER: Sekyere AO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12626267 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature