Delayed diagnostic evaluation of symptomatic breast cancer in sub-Saharan Africa: A qualitative study of Tanzanian women

Women with breast cancer in sub-Saharan Africa are commonly diagnosed at advanced stages. In Tanzania, more than 80% of women are diagnosed with stage III or IV disease, and mortality rates are high. This study explored factors contributing to delayed diagnostic evaluation among women with breast ca...

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Veröffentlicht in:	PloS one 2022-10, Vol.17 (10), p.e0275639-e0275639
Hauptverfasser:	Sakafu, Lulu Lunogelo, Philipo, Godfrey Sama, Malichewe, Christina V, Fundikira, Lulu S, Lwakatare, Flora A, Van Loon, Katherine, Mushi, Beatrice P, DeBoer, Rebecca J, Bialous, Stella A, Lee, Amie Y
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	African languages Breast cancer Care and treatment Data analysis Data collection Diagnosis Distribution Health aspects Health care Hospitals Interviews Medical diagnosis Medicine and Health Sciences Mortality Norms People and Places Qualitative analysis Qualitative research Social Sciences Software Stigma (Social psychology) Women Womens health
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