Factors associated with late diagnosis of cervical cancer at two national referral hospitals, Kenya 2017: A case control study

CONCLUSION: Cost of seeking care and the quality of the diagnostic process were important factors in this study. Decentralization of care, innovative health financing solutions and clear diagnostic and referral algorithms for women presenting with gynecological symptoms could reduce late-stage diagnosis in Kenya.PMID:38500641 | PMC:PMC10945120 | DOI:10.1016/j.gore.2024.101355

Source: Cancer Control - March 19, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Valerian Mwenda Martin Mwangi Gladwell Gathecha Joseph Kibachio Robert Too Zeinab Gura Marleen Temmerman Source Type: research