Model strategies to address barriers to cervical cancer treatment and palliative care among women in Zimbabwe: a public health approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cervical cancer treatment and care remains limited in Zimbabwe despite the growing burden of the disease among women. This study was aimed at investigating strategies to address barriers in accessing treatment and care by women with cervical cancer in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Methods

A qualitative inquiry was conducted to generate evidence for this study. Eighty-four (84) participants were purposively selected for interviews and participation in focus group discussions. The participants were selected from cervical cancer patients, caregivers of cervical cancer patients, health workers involved in the care of cervical cancer patients as well as relevant policy makers in the Ministry of Health and Child Care. Participants were selected in such as a way as to ensure differe

SUBMITTER: Tapera O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8077905 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature