ArticleJCO global oncology2022
Patient's Perspective on the Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Treatment in Nigeria.
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- Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on non-communicable diseases care and service deliveries in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review.BMC health services research · 2025Pooled it
- The impact of COVID-19 on non-communicable disease patients in sub-Saharan African countries: A systematic review.PloS one · 2024Pooled it
- The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer care including innovations implemented in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review.Journal of global health · 2023Pooled it
- Barriers to surgical treatment and diagnostic intervals among women with operable breast cancer in Benin: a retrospective study from two referral centers (2019-2023).World journal of surgical oncology · 2026Article
- COVID-19-Related Treatment Cancellations and Oncology Patients' Psychological Health in Nigeria.Clinical medicine & research · 2024Article
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- Examining Cancer Patients' Perceptions of the Impact of COVID-19 on Teleoncology: Findings From 15 Nigerian Outpatient Cancer Clinics.JCO global oncology · 2023Article
- COVID-19 impacts on healthcare access in sub-Saharan Africa: an overview.The journal of venomous animals and toxins including tropical diseases · 2023Article
- Cancer service delivery and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review.Ecancermedicalscience · 2022Article
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Abstract
purposeBecause of the global COVID-19 pandemic, health care organizations introduced guidelines for modifications to health and cancer medical care delivery to mitigate transmission and ensure quality health outcomes. To examine the extent and impact of these modifications on oncology service disruptions in Nigeria, we surveyed oncology patients across selected public and private cancer treatment centers. MATERIALS AND
methodsParticipating in the study were 15 tertiary cancer treatment centers across 12 Nigerian states. We recruited adult patients with cancer (18+ years) on active treatment to complete a self-administered survey on cancer care during COVID-19. We conducted descriptive and multivariate data analysis using Stata 16.1.
resultsRespondents were (n = 1,072), female (65.7%), ages 18-49 years (50.3%), and married (80.7%). The top two cancers were breast and prostate. Overall, 17.3% of respondents reported disruptions to cancer care, and more than half (51.0%) reported difficulties accessing care. Changes in chemotherapy regimens or route of administration were reported in 8.4% of respondents. Odds for any disruption were highest for older patients, western states, patients with prostate cancer, and patients with two or more flu symptoms. Odds for radiotherapy cancellation were highest for older patients, those with prostate cancer, and those with medium service perception.
conclusionThis study investigated COVID-19-influenced cancer treatment disruptions in Nigeria. Patients with cancer experienced significant disruptions to cancer care. Vulnerable patients are most likely to be negatively affected. Policies and strategies aimed at minimizing service disruptions while maintaining cancer patients' safety should be a priority for all health care institutions in the COVID-19 era.
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