Exploring the impact of breast cancer support groups on survivorship and treatment decision-making in eastern Ethiopia: a qualitative study
Support groups empower BC survivors by improving emotional resilience, facilitating informed treatment decisions, and fostering a sense of belonging. They also help reduce stigma and build supportive community networks essential for long-term survivorship in low-resource settings. Expanding access to such groups could significantly enhance cancer care outcomes in Ethiopia and similar contexts.
Authors
- Tara Wilfong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3497-1553)
- Biruk Habtamu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9671-4451)
- Elizabeth Wood (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7903-2181)
- Michael Shawel
- Nahom Girma Belete (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5329-2129)
- Nahom Wondwossen
- Meera Bhakta
- Mahlet Shewangizaw
- Edil Abebaw
- Yehanaw Tenaw
- Habtamu Seife
Institutions
- University of Notre Dame (US)
- Haramaya University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Supportive Care in Cancer
- Published
- 2025-04-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-025-09475-w
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.27
Funders
- University of Notre Dame
- Haramaya University
- Eck Institute for Global Health, University of Notre Dame