HIV KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION ACCESS AMONG FEMALE CANCER SURVIVORS IN NIGERIA
Candidus Nwakasi, Darlingtina Esiaka, Chizobam Nweke · 2023
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Candidus Nwakasi, Darlingtina Esiaka, and Chizobam Nweke interview women cancer survivors in Nigeria about HIV, in a 2023 study. Nigeria carries a heavy HIV burden, and cancer rates among older women are climbing. HIV can worsen the path of cancer care, yet survivors' grasp of that link was little studied.
The team spoke at length with thirty survivors using a guided interview format. The women compared the two illnesses, shared views on how HIV might affect cancer, and described where they seek health information. Their answers showed a mixed grasp of the HIV-cancer link and gaps in access to clear guidance. The authors argue that cancer care in Nigeria should weave in HIV prevention teaching as a routine part of follow-up.
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| CREATOR | Candidus Nwakasi, Darlingtina Esiaka, Chizobam Nweke |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2023 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 2 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |