Effects of economic sanctions on cancer care for patients in Iran: a qualitative study
The findings underscore the urgency of addressing the multifaceted consequences of sanctions, which exacerbate vulnerabilities among cancer patients and hinder their access to timely and adequate care. Collaborative efforts between policymakers, healthcare providers, and NGOs are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure equitable access to cancer treatment amidst ongoing sanctions. Furthermore, global health diplomacy could help reduce the effects of economic sanctions and facilitate the provision of medical equipment, medicines, and financial resources.
Authors
- Maryam Nazari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9360-5708)
- Leila Haghjou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2984-9414)
- Hamideh Rashidian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2155-1683)
- Leila Mounesan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7588-2381)
- Kazem Zendehdel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0269-4945)
- Najmeh Bahmanziari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8275-0312)
- Aziz Shamsi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1949-7988)
- Ali Haghjoo
Institutions
- Pasteur Institute of Iran (IR)
- Urmia University (IR)
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Health Services Research
- Published
- 2025-03-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-12501-6
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Economic Sanctions and International Relations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.26
Funders
- Cancer Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences