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Determinants of access and utilization of cervical cancer treatment and palliative care services in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Oscar TaperaG DreyerW KadzatsaA M NyakabauB Stray-PedersenS J H Hendricks
Published in: BMC public health (2019)
There are numerous prevailing multi-dimensional barriers to accessing cervical cancer treatment and palliative care in a low -income setting. The findings of this study revealed that heath system and societal factors were more important than individual level factors. Multi-sectoral approaches are recommended to address all the multifaceted barriers in order to improve cervical cancer treatment and palliative care access for better outcomes in resource-limited contexts.
Keyphrases
  • palliative care
  • advanced cancer
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • mental health
  • insulin resistance
  • skeletal muscle
  • hiv infected
  • affordable care act