Publications by authors named "Ismail H Zubairu"
To explore the association between COVID-19-related cancer treatment cancellations and the psychological health of cancer patients in Nigeria. We analyzed data collected from 15 outpatient cancer clinics, comprising 1,097 patients between April to July 2020. Study outcome was ten psychological impacts, including feeling down, stressed, and unable to access treatment due to COVID-19 (used as continuous and categorical variable (0-3,4-7,8+ events).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe benefit of the delivery of the right form of cancer care, tailored to the right patient, at the right time is increasingly being recognized in the global oncology community. Information on the role and feasible potential of precision oncology during the management of genitourinary cancer in Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, is limited. This article, therefore, describes the present application of personalized medicine in Nigeria and its barriers and facilitators.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPopulation-based cancer registries in Nigeria and the National Cancer Control Programme.
Ecancermedicalscience
August 2023
Population-based cancer registries (PBCRs) are important sources of data on cancer burden in a defined population. They are a cornerstone for establishing, implementing and monitoring and evaluating a rational cancer control programme. Despite the long history of PBCRs in more developed countries of the world, PBCRs in sub-Saharan Africa are still poorly developed and cancer control is poor.
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- - The study investigated how COVID-19 impacted telehealth for cancer patients in Nigeria, analyzing data from over 1,000 patients across 15 outpatient clinics between April and July 2020.
- - Findings revealed that 12.6% of patients had their routine follow-ups changed to virtual visits, with significant associations found among those who had surgical and treatment delays or less frequent interactions with healthcare providers.
- - The conclusion highlighted the increased reliance on virtual care during the pandemic, particularly among patients facing treatment disruptions, emphasizing the need for ongoing research into teleoncology in Nigeria.
Article Synopsis
- The global COVID-19 pandemic led to changes in health care delivery, prompting a study on how these modifications impacted oncology services in Nigeria.
- Researchers surveyed 1,072 cancer patients across 15 treatment centers, revealing that 17.3% experienced disruptions in care and over half faced difficulties accessing treatment.
- The findings indicated that vulnerable groups, particularly older patients and those with prostate cancer, were most affected, highlighting the need for policies to reduce service disruptions while ensuring patient safety during the pandemic.