Psychosocial experiences of cancer survivors and their caregivers in sub-Saharan Africa: A synthesis of qualitative studies

Ebahi Ikharo; Kaboni Whitney Gondwe; Jamie L. Conklin; Chifundo Colleta Zimba; Agatha Bula; Wongani Jumbo; Kondwani Wella; Patrick Mapulanga; Eno Idiagbonya; Samuel A.M. Bingo; Evelyn Chilemba; Jennifer Hotchkiss; Nilda Peragallo Montano; Yousef Qan'ir; Lixin Song; Ashley Leak Bryant

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Psychosocial experiences of cancer survivors and their caregivers in sub-Saharan Africa: A synthesis of qualitative studies

Ebahi Ikharo, Kaboni Whitney Gondwe, Jamie L. Conklin, Chifundo Colleta Zimba, Agatha Bula, Wongani Jumbo, Kondwani Wella, Patrick Mapulanga, Eno Idiagbonya, Samuel A.M. Bingo, Evelyn Chilemba, Jennifer Hotchkiss, Nilda Peragallo Montano, Yousef Qan'ir, Lixin Song, Ashley Leak Bryant

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Objective: To synthesize and examine current literature on survivorship experiences and psychosocial oncologic care programs of individuals affected by cancer in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Methods: This was a systematic review guided by the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. We searched 6 databases for articles published from inception to 21 October 2021. Articles were appraised using the Johanna Briggs Institute's Checklist for Qualitative Research. For data synthesis, we used the World Health Organization (WHO) quality of life framework [WHOQOL] to organize experiences into 6 domains/themes. Results: Twenty-five qualitative studies were included in the synthesis. Studies focused on psychosocial care of adults (>18 years) affected by cancer in SSA. The common WHOQOL domains were social relations, spirituality/religion/personal beliefs, and psychological. Conclusion: Findings echo need for individuals with cancer and their caregivers. Healthcare professionals are an essential resource for information and support services that can be tailored to individuals need. This synthesis highlighted caregiver stress and stressors from the community that could impact care of individuals with cancer. A holistic approach is needed that incorporates professional and social aspects of care.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	760-778
Number of pages	19
Journal	Psycho-Oncology
Volume	32
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.6122
State	Published - May 2023

Keywords

cancer
caregivers
oncology
psycho-oncology
psychosocial care
qualitative
quality of life
reproductive cancer
sub-Saharan African

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Oncology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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Ikharo, E., Gondwe, K. W., Conklin, J. L., Zimba, C. C., Bula, A., Jumbo, W., Wella, K., Mapulanga, P., Idiagbonya, E., Bingo, S. A. M., Chilemba, E., Hotchkiss, J., Montano, N. P., Qan'ir, Y., Song, L., & Leak Bryant, A. (2023). Psychosocial experiences of cancer survivors and their caregivers in sub-Saharan Africa: A synthesis of qualitative studies. Psycho-Oncology, 32(5), 760-778. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.6122

Ikharo, E, Gondwe, KW, Conklin, JL, Zimba, CC, Bula, A, Jumbo, W, Wella, K, Mapulanga, P, Idiagbonya, E, Bingo, SAM, Chilemba, E, Hotchkiss, J, Montano, NP, Qan'ir, Y, Song, L & Leak Bryant, A 2023, 'Psychosocial experiences of cancer survivors and their caregivers in sub-Saharan Africa: A synthesis of qualitative studies', Psycho-Oncology, vol. 32, no. 5, pp. 760-778. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.6122

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