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ArticleAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP2023

Psychosocial Support and Cost Burden of Cancer Among Patients Attending Tertiary Oncology Clinics in Lagos State, Nigeria.

Tochukwu Nwankwo, Adedoyin O Ogunyemi, Blossom A Maduafokwa, Brenda C Isikekpei, Adewumi O Alabi, Bolanle C Adegboyega, Ejiro Otokpa

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Article in Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06630962 (Evaluating the Impact of Financial Navigation on Financial Catastrophe and Distress for Cancer Care), which is not on this map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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NCT06630962 narecruitingnot on this mapstarted 2024, after this paper: background citation

Evaluating the Impact of Financial Navigation on Financial Catastrophe and Distress for Cancer Care: A Randomized Control Trial- COST-FIN

TypeinterventionalSponsorNorthwestern UniversityRan2024 to 2026Enrolled200ConditionsBreast Neoplasm, Prostate Neoplasm, Colon Neoplasm, Rectal NeoplasmArmsFinancial Navigation Program
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Authors and funding

7 authors.

Tochukwu NwankwoCollege of Medicine University of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Adedoyin O OgunyemiDepartment of Community Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Blossom A MaduafokwaDepartment of Community Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Brenda C IsikekpeiDepartment of Community Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Adewumi O AlabiDepartment of Radiotherapy, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria.
Bolanle C AdegboyegaDepartment of Radiotherapy, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria.
Ejiro OtokpaDepartment of Community Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCancer management brings about changes in patients' paths of life, in their daily activities, work, relationships, and family roles, and it is associated with a high level of patient psychological stress and financial toxicity. The objective of this study was to assess the psychosocial support and financial burden of cancer patients and determine socioeconomic factors that impact them. Methodology and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study among 240 cancer patients in Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) and Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) in Nigeria. The respondents were recruited consecutively and data was collected using structured, adapted, interviewer administered questionnaires. The data was analyzed using epi info software version 7.1 with chi-square used to test for associations and the level of significance was set at p<0.05.

resultsOverall, 74.6% of respondents had perceived psychosocial support scores higher than 50 out of 100. The family was the most common source of support across the emotional, financial and tangible support dimension's (91.7%, 83.8% and 85.4%) while healthcare professionals (60%) were the commonest for informational support. Overall, 69.6% had COST scores less than 50% indicating worse financial toxicity. Statistical associations were found between cost burden and cancer type (p=0.01), age (p<0.0001) and financial support (p<0.0001). Older patients, those who had financial support, and those with gynecological cancers had a decreased financial burden For psychosocial support associations were seen with employment status (p=0.02), and treatment (p<0.0001). Higher psychosocial support for patients who were employed and had begun treatment.

conclusionThe majority of respondents experienced high levels of financial toxicity but adequate psychosocial support. More research is needed, as well as the inclusion of support groups into clinics and the availability of loans to help with the initial costs.

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NeoplasmsPsychosocial Support SystemsCross-Sectional StudiesHospitals, UniversityHumansNigeriaSurveys and Questionnairescancercost burdenNigeriaOut-of-Pocket expenses (OOPE)psychosocial support

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