African Toxicology Studies (Medical/Clinical focus)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

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Integrating Traditional Medicinal Practices into Urban Cancer Care in Lagos, Nigeria: Patient Satisfaction and Adherence Assessment

Adeyinka Balogun, Department of Pediatrics, University of Maiduguri Femi Ogunleyan, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18885158
Published: November 16, 2009

Abstract

Urban cancer care in Lagos, Nigeria faces challenges including limited access to conventional therapies and high costs. A mixed-methods approach involving surveys (N=150) and interviews (N=20) among cancer patients using the pathway, with demographic and clinical data collected. Patients reported an average satisfaction score of 8.4 out of 10 for the integrated care model, indicating high acceptance despite financial constraints. The integration of traditional medicine into urban cancer care in Lagos shows promise in enhancing patient experience and adherence to treatment protocols. Further research should explore cost-effectiveness and scalability of this approach across other urban centers in Nigeria.

How to Cite

Adeyinka Balogun, Femi Ogunleyan (2009). Integrating Traditional Medicinal Practices into Urban Cancer Care in Lagos, Nigeria: Patient Satisfaction and Adherence Assessment. African Toxicology Studies (Medical/Clinical focus), Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18885158

Keywords

AfricanIntegrationTraditional MedicineOncologyCultural CompetenceQualitative ResearchQuantitative Analysis

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