Challenges and coping strategies among caregivers of children with cancer receiving care at a national referral hospital in Kenya

DVW Machaki, AK Mutisya, J Mutinda, S Oluchina… - BMC Palliative Care, 2024 - Springer
Background The number of children diagnosed with cancer is expected to increase by 2050.
The caring aspect of these children is usually left to members of the family, more so the …

Assessing caregiver stress and resource needs in pediatric cancer care

SM Amin, MA Khedr, AMA Mansy, AH El-Monshed… - BMC nursing, 2024 - Springer
Background Caregivers of pediatric cancer patients often face significant stress and
emotional strain, which can negatively impact their well-being and the quality of care …

Social Reintegration and Stigma Among Childhood Cancer Survivors in West Kenya

SN Mageto, JPM Lemmen, FM Njuguna… - Journal of Adolescent …, 2024 - liebertpub.com
Purpose: The population of childhood cancer survivors in low-and middle-income countries
is set to increase due to diagnosis and treatment advancements. However, cancer is still …

Experiences of Parents of Children with Cancer in the Diagnosis Process: A Qualitative Study

P Bekar, M Erkul, E Efe - OMEGA-Journal of Death and …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
This study aimed to describe the experiences of parents of children with cancer in the
diagnosis process. A descriptive qualitative research design and content analysis method …