The experiences of family caregivers living with breast cancer patients in low-and middle-income countries: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Caregivers of women with breast cancer in low-and-middle-income countries experience significant physical and economic burdens. The review aimed to map the evidence of studies that had reported on the experiences of family caregivers of women diagnosed with breast cancer.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted in CINAHL, PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science databases using a combination of key search terms and medical subject heading terms such as "family caregiver," "breast cancer," "home care," "low-and-middle-income countries," "experience," "effect," and "coping mechanism." A total of 1781 articles were retrieved and screened. Nineteen studies addressing caregiving experiences were included in the final review based on the inclusion and

SUBMITTER: Kusi G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7379811 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature