Improving access to cancer care for children in Tanzania: Designing a health-systems intervention
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Funding Fogarty Program
International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA)
Project Information in NIH RePORTER
Improving access to cancer care for children in Tanzania: Designing a health-systems intervention
Principal Institution
Duke University
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Smith, Emily
Project Contact Information
Email:
emily.smith1@duke.edu
Year(s) Awarded
2022–2027
Country
Tanzania
Project Description
The burden of cancer among children disproportionally affects low- and middle-income countries, which accounts for over 80% of global childhood cancer cases and deaths. One of the main reasons impacting these poor outcomes is the lack of a strong health system, which impacts timely access to care along the care continuum, including timely diagnoses, referrals, and reaching care. The purpose of this project is to identify barriers and facilitators to access to cancer care for children in Tanzania and design a tailored intervention through implementation science methods.
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