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Experiences of accessing and using breast cancer services in Vietnam: a descriptive qualitative study.
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- Health system barriers influencing timely breast cancer diagnosis and treatment among women in low and middle-income Asian countries: evidence from a mixed-methods systematic review.BMC health services research · 2022Pooled it
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- Cancer treatment-related financial toxicity experienced by patients in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Article
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- Health-related quality of life among breast cancer patients compared to cancer survivors and age-matched women in the general population in Vietnam.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2022Article
- Costs of breast cancer treatment incurred by women in Vietnam.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Delay in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in Vietnam.Cancer medicine · 2021Article
- Financial toxicity due to breast cancer treatment in low- and middle-income countries: evidence from Vietnam.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2021Article
- A qualitative study on the needs of cancer caregivers in Vietnam.Global health action · 2021Article
- Breast Cancer messaging in Vietnam: an online media content analysis.BMC public health · 2020Article
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objectivesTo understand, describe and analyse the experiences of women with breast cancer in Vietnam when accessing and using breast cancer services.
designDescriptive qualitative study. Women were interviewed about their experiences from the first time they became aware of symptoms or changes to their body through treatment and post-treatment. This study is the first descriptive study on breast cancer in Vietnam from the perspective of women with a breast cancer diagnosis.
participantsWomen (n=13) who had completed or were still receiving treatment for breast cancer, purposively recruited from the north and south of Vietnam.
resultsAn analysis of the experiences of women with breast cancer in Vietnam revealed a lack of awareness and knowledge about breast cancer and symptoms. Family and social support were described as key factors influencing whether a woman accesses and uses breast cancer services. Cost of treatment and out-of-pocket expenditures limited access to services and resulted in significant financial challenges for women and their families.
conclusionsVietnam has made huge strides in improving cancer care, and is tackling a complex and expanding public health challenge, however, there are a number of areas requiring strengthening and future research. While Vietnam has successfully expanded social health insurance coverage, changes that increase the percentage of costs covered for specific treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy, could benefit women and their families.
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