Experiences of caring for women with cervical cancer: A qualitative study among male partners in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Background: More than three‐fourths of cervical cancer cases occur in low‐ and middle‐income countries, with sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) accounting for approximately 25% of global mortality. The significant rise in the prevalence of cervical cancer in SSA amplifies the burden on caregivers, contributin...
| Publicado en: | Health Expectations Vol. 27; no. 2; pp. 1 - 14 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Apr2024
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