Integration of breast cancer prevention and early detection into cancer palliative care model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast cancer is common among Ghanaian women. Late stage presentation has been credited to knowledge deficit and lack of breast cancer prevention and early detection services for women.

Objective

This study aimed to develop a model to facilitate the integration of breast cancer prevention and early detection into cancer palliative care.

Method

This study used synthesized concepts emerging from a single case study research. The case was a tertiary health care facility, embedded with sub-units of analysis. Mixed-method approach was used to collect data from 102 participants. The study examined the experiences and views of the participants on breast cancer and screening pathways in Ghana. Thematic analysis and descriptive statistics ware used to analyze the qu

SUBMITTER: Bonsu AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6426220 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature