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Experiences of women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy: A study at Ho Teaching Hospital, Ghana.
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- Communication and information needs of patients with cancer in Ghana: A scoping review.PloS one · 2026Article
- Exploring Challenges Related to Breast Cancer Chemotherapy Among Females in Pakistan: A Qualitative Study.Cancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.) · 2025Article
- Perceived health related quality of life among cancer patients based on insights from Kamuzu central hospital patients, caregivers and staff.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Understanding Fear of Breast Cancer Among Ghanaian Women via the Champion Breast Cancer Fear Scale.Breast cancer : basic and clinical research · 2025Article
- Living With a New Normal: Self-Identities of Women With Breast Cancer in Nigeria.Cancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.) · 2024Article
- Quality Assessment of YouTube Videos As Information Source for Breast Self-Examination.Cureus · 2024Article
- Symptom experiences and influencing factors in patients undergoing chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers: a qualitative study.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
- Unpacking the psychological and physical well-being of Ghanaian patients with breast cancer.Dialogues in health · 2022Article
- Perceived feasibility and usefulness of mHealth interventions for psychoeducational support among Nigerian women receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer: a focus group study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Article
- Social isolation in adults with cancer: An evolutionary concept analysis.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Review
- Experiences of women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy: A study at Ho Teaching Hospital, Ghana.Nursing open · 2021Article
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Abstract
aimThe study explored the experiences of women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy at Ho Teaching Hospital.
designA qualitative design which was exploratory and descriptive in nature was employed.
methodsPurposive sampling was used to recruit participants. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview guide. Saturation of data was reached after the eighth participant was interviewed. The interviews were audio-recorded and lasted between 30-70 min, and the data were analysed concurrently with data collection using content analysis. Three major themes emerged.
resultsParticipants experienced hair loss, changes in skin and nail pigmentation and social isolation. The study further revealed that inadequate access to information from healthcare providers and lack of resources coupled with financial constraints were among the major challenges participants faced. However, varied supports from significant others were of much help which enabled participants to go through their chemotherapy successfully.
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