{"database":"biostudies-literature","file_versions":[],"scores":null,"additional":{"omics_type":["Unknown"],"volume":["16"],"submitter":["Cheboi SK"],"funding":["National Research Fund, Kenya"],"pubmed_abstract":["<h4>Background</h4>Many people in developing countries are struggling with chronic diseases yet traditional health services remain under-utilized in the quest for universal health care. Thousands patronize these outlets for care yet little is known about provider's competence and how these competencies inform palliative care decisions and practices. The study documented traditional health practitioners (THPs) competencies and practices for traditional palliative cancer care service delivery in Kenya.<h4>Methods</h4>This study utilized mixed-methods design and was undertaken in major towns across Kenya. A total of 201 Traditional health practitioners were purposely sampled, and interviewed. Five in-depth interviews and 6 focus group discussions were conducted. Quantitative data were analyze"],"journal":["Health services insights"],"pagination":["11786329231211780"],"full_dataset_link":["https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC10658765"],"repository":["biostudies-literature"],"pubmed_title":["Providers' Competencies and Management Practices for Traditional Palliative Cancer Care Service Delivery in Kenya."],"pmcid":["PMC10658765"],"pubmed_authors":["Kibet S","Nyamanga P","Ng'ang'a WS","Cheboi SK"],"additional_accession":[]},"is_claimable":false,"name":"Providers' Competencies and Management Practices for Traditional Palliative Cancer Care Service Delivery in Kenya.","description":"<h4>Background</h4>Many people in developing countries are struggling with chronic diseases yet traditional health services remain under-utilized in the quest for universal health care. Thousands patronize these outlets for care yet little is known about provider's competence and how these competencies inform palliative care decisions and practices. The study documented traditional health practitioners (THPs) competencies and practices for traditional palliative cancer care service delivery in Kenya.<h4>Methods</h4>This study utilized mixed-methods design and was undertaken in major towns across Kenya. A total of 201 Traditional health practitioners were purposely sampled, and interviewed. Five in-depth interviews and 6 focus group discussions were conducted. Quantitative data were analyze","dates":{"release":"2023-01-01T00:00:00Z","publication":"2023","modification":"2026-06-03T12:29:54.641Z","creation":"2025-04-06T09:39:10.72Z"},"accession":"S-EPMC10658765","cross_references":{"pubmed":["38028116"],"doi":["10.1177/11786329231211780"]}}