Geospatial analysis and impact of targeted development of breast cancer care in The Gambia: a cross-sectional study

Geospatial analysis and impact of targeted development of breast cancer care in The Gambia: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background The Gambia has one of the lowest survival rates for breast cancer in Africa. Contributing factors are late presentation, delays within the healthcare system, and decreased availability of resources. We aimed to characterize the capacity and geographic location of healthcare facil...

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Main Authors: Ousman Sanyang, Fidel Lopez-Verdugo, Meghan Mali, Moustafa Moustafa, Jonathan Nellermoe, Justin Sorensen, Mustapha Bittaye, Ramou Njie, Yankuba Singhateh, Ngally Aboubacarr Sambou, Alison Goldsmith, Nuredin I. Mohammed, Kirstyn E. Brownson, Raymond R. Price, Edward Sutherland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Breast cancer
Access to cancer care
Geospatial analysis
Global health
Global surgery
Sub-Saharan Africa
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-06963-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-06963-7

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