In:
PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science (PLoS), Vol. 18, No. 4 ( 2023-4-25), p. e0284969-
Abstract:
Although reproductive failure after cancer treatment in children and young adults has been extensively described in high-income countries, there is a paucity of data in low-income settings. In addition, patient, parent, or health worker experiences, perspectives, and attitudes toward the risk of reproductive failure among young cancer patients in these settings are unknown. This study will describe the extent of reproductive morbidity associated with cancer treatment among childhood and young adult cancer survivors in Uganda. In addition, we aim to explore the contextual enablers and barriers to addressing cancer treatment-related reproductive morbidity in Uganda. Methods This is an explanatory sequential mixed-method study. The quantitative phase will be a survey among childhood and young adult cancer survivors recruited from the Kampala Cancer Registry (KCR). The survey will utilize a Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI) platform on a minimum of 362 survivors. The survey will obtain information on self-reported reproductive morbidity and access to oncofertility care. The qualitative phase will use grounded theory to explore contextual barriers and enablers to addressing reproductive morbidity associated with cancer treatment. The quantitative and qualitative phases will be integrated at the intermediate and results stage. Conclusion Results from this study will inform the development of policy, guidelines, and programs supporting reproductive health among childhood and young adult cancer survivors.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1932-6203
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0284969
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0284969.s001
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0284969.s002
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0284969.s003
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0284969.s004
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0284969.s005
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0284969.r001
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0284969.r002
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0284969.r003
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0284969.r004
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0284969.r005
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0284969.r006
Language:
English
Publisher:
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Publication Date:
2023
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2267670-3
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