Qualitative insights into employment challenges faced by cancer patients and caregivers in a limited-resource country.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer significantly disrupts employment, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where labor protections and workplace accommodations are limited. Evidence from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region remains scarce, and no prior qualitative research in Jordan has examined how cancer affects employment for both patients and caregivers. This study explores the employment experiences of individuals affected by cancer in Jordan and identifies systemic, workplace, and interpersonal factors shaping work participation.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive design was used. Thirteen semi-structured interviews were conducted in Arabic with cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers recruited purposively from the King Hussein Cancer Center. Interviews

SUBMITTER: Al-Omari A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12835211 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature