The experiences of family caregivers living with breast cancer patients in low-and middle-income countries: a systematic review

Abstract Introduction Caregivers of women with breast cancer in low-and-middle-income countries experience significant physical and economic burdens. The review aimed to map the evidence of studies that had reported on the experiences of family caregivers of women diagnosed with breast cancer. Metho...

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Published in:	Systematic Reviews
Main Authors:	Grace Kusi, Adwoa Bemah Boamah Mensah, Kofi Boamah Mensah, Veronica Millicent Dzomeku, Felix Apiribu, Precious Adade Duodu, Bakinam Adamu, Pascal Agbadi, Kwadwo Osei Bonsu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2020-07-01
Subjects:	Breast cancer Family caregiver Low- and middle-income countries Experiences
Online Access:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-020-01408-4

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