Perspectives of patients, family members, and health care providers on late diagnosis of breast cancer in Ethiopia: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Most women with breast cancer in Ethiopia are diagnosed at an advanced stage of the disease, but the reasons for this have not been systematically investigated. This study, therefore, aimed to explore the main reasons for diagnosis of advanced stage breast cancer from the perspective of patients, family members, and health care providers.

Methods

A qualitative study with in-depth interviews was conducted with 23 selected participants at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Oncology Clinic using a semi-structured interview guide. These participants were 13 breast cancer patients, 5 family members, and 5 health care providers. Data were transcribed into English, coded and analyzed using thematic analysis.

Results

Awareness about the causes, risk, initial sympt

SUBMITTER: Gebremariam A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6675093 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature