Tonia Chinyelu Onyeka, Ifeoma Emodi, Alhassan Datti Mohammed, Akinyemi Olugbenga Ofakunrin, Adewumi Alabi, Justus Uchenna Onu, Nneka Iloanusi, Jude Ohaeri, Agnes Anarado, Musa Usman Umar, Gbenro Olukiran, Anthonia Sowunmi, Adeseye Akinsete, Bolanle Adegboyega, Ijeoma Nkemdilim Chibuzo, Olamijulo Fatiregun, Shehu Umar Abdullah, Mahmoud Jahun Gambo, Mohammad Aminu Mohammad, Fawaz Babandi, Mary Bok, Joyce Asufi, Patience Kanhu Ungut, Maryam Shehu, Saleh Abdullahi, Matthew Allsop, Iornum Shambe, Innocent Ugwu, Samuel Ikenga, Joyce Balagadde Kambugu, Eve Namisango
OBJECTIVES: High levels of caregiver burden (CB) are experienced by informal caregivers of pediatric patients with cancer. There is increasing evidence highlighting the extent of CB across sub-Saharan African countries, although there remains lack of interventions that target improvements in their experience. This study aimed to determine the impact of a structured psychoeducation program on caregivers' outcomes relating to preparedness to provide care, burden of caregiving, and quality of life (QoL)...
March 14, 2024: Palliative & Supportive Care