An exploration of opportunities and challenges facing cervical cancer managers in Kenya

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作者：

Kivuti-Bitok L.W. ^{[1
]}

Pokhariyal G.P. ^{[3
]}

Abdul R. ^{[2
]}

McDonnell G. ^{[4
]}

机构：

[1] School of Nursing Sciences, University of Nairobi, 00202, Nairobi

[2] Health and Information Science, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8W 3P5

[3] School of Mathematics, University of Nairobi, Nairobi

[4] Centre for Health Informatics, University of New South Wales, Sydney

来源：

BMC Research Notes | / 6卷 / 1期

关键词：

Attitudes; Cervical cancer; Challenges; Health care managers; Kenya; Opportunities;

D O I：

10.1186/1756-0500-6-136

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摘要：

Background: Kenya like other developing countries is low in resource setting and is facing a number of challenges in the management of cervical cancer. This study documents opportunities and challenges encountered in managing cervical cancer from the health care workers' perspectives. A qualitative study was conducted among cervical cancer managers who were defined as nurses and doctors involved in operational level management of cervical cancer. The respondents were drawn from four provincial hospitals and the only two main National public referral hospitals in Kenya. Twenty one [21] nurse managers and twelve [12] medical doctors were interviewed using a standardized interview guide. The responses were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and the content analyzed in emerging themes. Findings. Four themes were identified. Patient related challenges included a large number of patients, presenting in the late stage of disease, low levels of knowledge on cancer of the cervix, low levels of screening and a poor attitude towards screening procedure. Individual health care providers identified a lack of specialised training, difficulty in disclosure of diagnosis to patients, a poor attitude towards cervical cancer screening procedure and a poor attitude towards cervical cancer patients. Health facilities were lacking in infrastructure and medical supplies. Some managers felt ill-equipped in technological skills while the majority lacked access to the internet. Mobile phones were identified as having great potential for improving the management of cervical cancer in Kenya. Conclusion: Kenya faces a myriad of challenges in the management of cervical cancer. The peculiar negative attitude towards screening procedure and the negative attitude of some managers towards cervical cancer patients need urgent attention. The potential use of mobile phones in cervical cancer management should be explored. © 2013 Kivuti-Bitok et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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