Publications by authors named "Betelhem Ejigu"
Background: Despite the availability of vaccination and early treatment, cervical cancer remains a significant public health concern globally, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, where access to screening and treatment is often limited.
Methods: In this study, researchers conducted a survey of four international databases-Medline/PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Henare-along with Google Scholar to search for gray literature. The keywords used for searching the international databases included "Uterine Cervical Neoplasms [Mesh]," "Survival OR Survival Analysis OR Survival Rate," and "Sub-Saharan countries" (including the names of specific countries).
Article Synopsis
- Breast cancer is a major public health concern in East Africa, where delays in seeking treatment often lead to worse outcomes.
- A systematic review revealed that 61.85% of patients in the region presented their breast cancer late, with factors like low education, rural living, and reliance on traditional healers contributing to this delay.
- The study emphasizes the need for targeted interventions by healthcare stakeholders to improve early detection and treatment in order to enhance survival rates in East Africa.