The roles of chaplains in dispelling cancer myths in Nigeria: A narrative review

Abstract Background and Aims The 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 disp...

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Published in:	Health Science Reports
Main Authors:	Afeez A. Salami, Kehinde K. Kanmodi, Jimoh Amzat
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2023-08-01
Subjects:	cancer chaplains control misconception myths narrative review
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.1502

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