ArticlePalliative & supportive care2025
Spirituality issues in cancer patients at Ocean Road Cancer Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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objectivesTo explore the spirituality issues among cancer patients undergoing cancer treatment at Ocean Road Cancer Institute (ORCI), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
methodsThis was a qualitative study involving purposively selected cancer patients receiving treatment at ORCI, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Data were collected through one-to-one audiotaped interviews using a pilot-tested semi-structured interview guide. Data saturation was reached at the 24th interview. Thematic data analysis was used.
resultsTwenty-four cancer patients attending ORCI, consisting of 12 males and 12 females, aged 18-65, participated in the study. The majority of participants, 71% ( SIGNIFICANCE OF
resultsCancer patients at ORCI face significant spirituality issues and hold misconceptions about the causes and treatment of cancer. Palliative care practitioners must routinely identify and address spiritual issues of cancer patients in order to improve the quality of life of cancer patients.
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