Psychosocial Support and Cost Burden of Cancer Among Patients Attending Tertiary Oncology Clinics in Lagos State, Nigeria.

Background: Cancer management brings about changes in patients' paths of life, in their daily activities, work, relationships, and family roles, and it is associated with a high level of patient psychological stress and financial toxicity. The objective of this study was to assess the psychosocial support and financial burden of cancer patients and determine socioeconomic factors that impact them. Methodology and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study among 240 cancer patients in Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) and Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) in Nigeria.

Perceptions and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines amongst undergraduate students in a tertiary institution in Lagos State.

Background: COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the world, causing deaths in different countries. Fortunately, production of its vaccine has brought some tranquillity, and Nigeria was not left behind. This study aimed to determine the role of knowledge and perception towards the uptake of COVID-19 vaccine amidst undergraduate students of the University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.