Title
Building oncofertility core competency in developing countries: Experience from Egypt, Tunisia, Brazil, Peru, and Panama
Date Issued
01 March 2018
Access level
open access
Resource Type
journal article
Author(s)
Salama M.
Ataman L.
Taha T.
Azmy O.
Braham M.
Douik F.
Khrouf M.
Rodrigues J.K.
Reis F.M.
Romero S.
Vega M.
Woodruff T.K.
Publisher(s)
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Abstract
Purpose: Little is known about oncofertility practice in developing countries that usually suffer from a shortage of health services, especially those related to cancer care. Materials and Methods: To learn more about oncofertility practice in developing countries, we generated a survey to explore the barriers and opportunities associated with oncofertility practice in five developing countries from Africa and Latin America within our Oncofertility Consortium Global Partners Network. Responses from Egypt, Tunisia, Brazil, Peru, and Panama were collected, reviewed, and discussed. Results: Common barriers were identified by each country, including financial barriers (lack of insurance coverage and high out-of-pocket costs for patients), lack of awareness among providers and patients, cultural and religious constraints, and lack of funding to help to support oncofertility programs. Conclusion: Despite barriers to care, many opportunities exist to grow the field of oncofertility in these five developing countries. It is important to continue to engage stakeholders in developing countries and use powerful networks in the United States and other developed countries to aid in the acceptance of oncofertility on a global level.
Volume
2018
Issue
4
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Oncología Salud pública, Salud ambiental
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85053631581
PubMed ID
Source
Journal of Global Oncology
ISSN of the container
23789506
DOI of the container
23789506
Source funding
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
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