Knowledge of Childhood Cancer Case Detection among Primary Health Care Workers in Osun State
O Omobuwa,
RO Akande,
CA Akinleye
et al.
Abstract:Background: Survival rates of childhood cancer in Nigeria is low because suspected cases of childhood cancer are usually diagnosed at an advanced stage. It is hoped that assessing the knowledge gaps in the identification of warning signs and symptoms of childhood cancer among healthcare workers in primaryhealthcare facilities would lead to an improvement in early diagnosis, detection, and referral, which will subsequently reduce mortality from childhood cancer.Objective: To assess the knowledge of childhood ca… Show more
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