ArticleJCO global oncology2021
Barriers to Cancer Care in Northern Tanzania: Patient and Health-System Predictors for Delayed Presentation.
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Abstract
purposeCancer is a growing problem in Africa, and delays in receiving timely cancer care often results in poorer outcomes. The purpose of this study was to identify the patient and health-system factors associated with delayed cancer care in adults living in the Northern Zone of Tanzania. PATIENTS AND
methodsBetween July 2018 and July 2019, we surveyed adult patients presenting to an oncology clinic in Northern Tanzania. Delayed presentation was defined as 12 weeks or longer from initial symptoms to presentation for cancer care. Multivariate logistic regression and adjusted relative risk (aRR) were used to identify factors predicting delayed presentation.
resultsAmong 244 adult patients with cancer who completed the survey, 78% (n = 191) had delayed presentation. Patient-related factors associated with delayed presentation included lower educational attainment (
conclusionCancer awareness and prevention efforts targeting patients and community-level health care workers are key to reduce delays in cancer care in Northern Tanzania.
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