Creencias y percepciones de pacientes y familiares o cuidadores sobre el cáncer
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18270/rsb.v8i1.2478Keywords:
neoplasias, atención a la salud, diagnóstico precoz, pacientes, cuidadoresAbstract
Objective: Cancer is a complex phenomenon in which beliefs and perceptions of patients and carers are key in understanding ways of thinking and acting. This study aims at providing a starting point for further devising and implementing programs geared towards increasing patient participation and compliance to cancer-related treatments.
Tools and methods: A qualitative study was conducted with the participation of cancer patients and carers seeking care at the education center of a Colombian institution providing health
care to cancer patients (Instituto Nacional de Cancerología). Nine focus groups were carried out; Atlas Ti version 7.0 was used for data analysis. Further analysis was implemented with the use of discourse analysis
Results: This study was carried out with 88 participants; 39 patients and 49 carers. 71.5% of the sample accounted for women. Sociodemographic data indicated that 85% of the participants of this study were classified as having low or medium income. Throughout the present study, beliefs and perceptions about Cancer-related susceptibility, benefits and perceived barriers were identified. The findings of this study highlight risk factor perceptions and various barriers related to early diagnosis access.
Conclusion: Cancer – related prevention and early detection programs ought to include beliefs and perceptions within their scope, when devising information, education and communication strategies targeting communities, thus allowing for better outcomes in public health
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