Behavioural oncology research in Africa: Lessons from the last two decades and key considerations moving forward.

Elochukwu Fortune EzenwankwoVeronica Ebere OgbodoGrace Ogonnaya AlomIjeoma Blessing NwadilibeChidimma Mirian OfodumChidimma Amarachukwu NwankwoCallistus Chukwunwendu OkigboChidimma Avemaria OmejeSomto Joseph OnyebuchiCatherine Adebukola OladoyimboAdaora EzeaniElizabeth Oluwatoyin Akin-OdanyeMotolani Ogunsanya

Published in: European journal of cancer care (2021)

Embracing new and progressive approaches, including methodological/analytical paradigms and implementation science is imperative to advance the frontiers of behavioural oncology research in Africa. This calls for a responsive research approach that can mobilise multidisciplinary/multilevel coalitions, ensuring a research structure that effectively integrates behavioural research and cancer prevention/control in the region.

Keyphrases

palliative care
papillary thyroid
multiple sclerosis
healthcare
primary care
public health
mass spectrometry
lymph node metastasis