Pediatric Oncology in Nigeria: A Panoramic View
| dc.contributor.author | Akinsete, A.A. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Odugbemi, B.A. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ogundowole, G.A. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Anene-Nzelu, U.U. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Temiye, E. O. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Akinsulie, A.A. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2019-12-09T14:50:15Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2019-12-09T14:50:15Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2019-05-17 | |
| dc.description | Staff publications | en_US |
| dc.description.abstract | PURPOSE: A large number of children still die as a result of cancer in low- to middle-income countries, and factors such has poor infrastructure, inadequate human resources, and poorly developed health insurance are responsible for most of these deaths. Nigeria is a country with a young population and a struggling health system. We aimed to survey pediatric oncologists in Nigeria using an online survey instrument. METHODS: We surveyed the national group of pediatric oncologists using an instrument designed to assess manpower availability, infrastructural support, support services, and presence of radiotherapy and medications. RESULTS: A total of 14 institutions responded, represented by 24 oncologists of the 42 oncologists on the platform, with a response rate of 57.1%. Most of the oncologists had practiced for more than 10 years, but only two institutions had a dedicated pediatric oncology ward. There was no population-based pediatric oncology tumor registry. Molecular diagnostic capability was not available, nor was a structurally efficient radiotherapy support service. The centers also struggled with inadequate blood and blood product provision. CONCLUSION: Pediatric oncology services in Nigeria are still grappling with weak human capital, poorly developed infrastructure, weak regional and national referral systems, and poor support services. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.citation | Akinsete AM, Odugbemi BA, Ogundowole GE, Anene-Nzelu UU, Temiye E, Akinsulie A. Pediatric Oncology in Nigeria: A Panoramic View. J Glob Oncol. 2019 Jul;5:1-7. doi: 10.1200/JGO.18.00231. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.other | doi: 10.1200/JGO.18.00231. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir.unilag.edu.ng/handle/123456789/7055 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | ASCO Publications | en_US |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | J Glob Oncol.; | |
| dc.subject | pediatric | en_US |
| dc.subject | Children | en_US |
| dc.subject | Cancer | en_US |
| dc.subject | Health insurance | en_US |
| dc.subject | Research Subject Categories::MEDICINE | en_US |
| dc.title | Pediatric Oncology in Nigeria: A Panoramic View | en_US |
| dc.type | Article | en_US |