Self‐Reported Quality of Life and Lived Experiences of Adolescent Cancer Survivors Aged 10–19 in Southwestern Uganda: A Mixed‐Methods Study in a Resource‐Limited Setting
The QOL of adolescent cancer survivors in our setting is generally good and is influenced by support from family and the healthcare system. Their lived experiences are varied. Psychosocial services and peer support could improve perceived negative experiences.
Authors
- Leevan Tibaijuka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2572-4051)
- Moses Muwanguzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7760-7535)
- Kevin R. Schwartz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8874-7026)
- Barnabas Atwiine (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9219-8568)
- Peter Kalubi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5544-9524)
- Howard J. Weinstein
- Steven Asiimwe
- Doreen Faith Longes
- Elizabeth Najjingo
Institutions
- Mbarara University of Science and Technology (UG)
- Massachusetts General Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cancer Reports
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/cnr2.70163
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 10.48