Open AccessPrevalence and Correlates of Unmet Supportive Needs of Nigerian Patients With Cancer
Author(s) -
Olamijulo Fatiregun,
Anthonia Sowunmi,
Muhammad Habeebu,
Paul Okediji,
Adewumi Alabi,
Omolara Fatiregun,
Adeoluwa Akeem Adeniji,
Opeyemi Awofeso,
Bolanle Adegboyega
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of global oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.002
H-Index - 17
ISSN - 2378-9506
DOI - 10.1200/jgo.19.00043
Subject(s) - medicine , gerontology , cancer , family medicine , environmental health
Diagnosis and treatment of cancer are associated with significant psychological distress, and patients face a broad range of challenges that create a vacuum of unmet needs felt by patients, such as a loss of personal control and frustration. The aim of the current study was to determine the magnitude, distribution, and correlates of unmet needs in Nigerian patients with cancer.