Background Stigma is known to negatively influence cancer patients' psychosocial
behaviour and treatment outcomes. The aim of this study was to systematically review the …

Background An increasing number of people living with HIV (PLWH) have had chronic
noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) over the last 5 years. However, robust evidence …

Background Despite a high prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer
in low and middle-income countries, stigma remains an issue. Addressing HPV and cervical …

Background Cervical cancer ranks as the most common cancer among Nepalese women
with a high incidence and mortality. Despite evidence that effective screening programs …

Background Several factors might contribute to the delay to get cancer care including poor
cancer awareness and having barriers to seeking help. This study described these barriers …

Background: Vietnam is experiencing a growing burden of cancer, including among people
living with HIV. Stigma acts as a sociocultural barrier to the prevention and treatment of both …

Effective communication about cancer diagnosis and prognosis in sub-Saharan African
oncology settings is often challenged by the cancer-related shame and stigma patients and …

Cancer is a stigmatized disease in many countries that impacts the quality of life and mental
health of people affected by cancer. This commentary examines some dimensions of cancer …

Background Cancer causes a major disease burden worldwide. This is increasingly being
realised in low and middle-income countries, which account disproportionately for …

Background Cervical cancer incidence is high among women living with HIV due to high-risk
HPV persistence in the cervix. In low-income countries, cervical cancer screening is based …