Early esophageal cancer diagnosis in Central Oromia, Ethiopia: patient and provider perspectives on barriers and facilitators
In Ethiopia, 70–90% of esophageal cancer patients are diagnosed at advanced stages (III and IV)
In Ethiopia, 70–90% of esophageal cancer patients are diagnosed at advanced stages (III and IV), with the highest burden in Oromia’s Arsi and Bale zones. This qualitative study explored barriers and facilitators to early diagnosis from the perspectives of both patients diagnosed at late stages and healthcare providers.
Evidence level: Klinikai vizsgálat. Formális klinikai vizsgálati eredmény.
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