The roles of chaplains in dispelling cancer myths in Nigeria: A narrative review
Afeez A. Salami,
Kehinde K. Kanmodi,
Jimoh Amzat
Abstract:Background and AimsThe epidemiological burden of cancer in Africa, and Nigeria in particular, has been increasing significantly over the past few decades due to exposure to numerous risk factors as well as belief in various myths and misconceptions. Chaplains can play crucial roles in dispelling these myths and misconceptions about cancer among people. Therefore, this study seeks to review the epidemiological burden, risk factors, and myths relating to cancer and the roles of chaplains in dispelling cancer myt… Show more
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