Public Awareness and Perceptions of Radiotherapy and Their Influence on the Use of Radiotherapy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

PURPOSE: Misconceptions associated with radiotherapy (RT) may affect the patient’s choice to undergo or not undergo RT. In this study, the level of awareness and perceptions about radiation and RT, as well as their impact on the use of RT, were assessed. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional surv...

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Main Authors: Geofrey F. Soko, Anthony B. Burambo, Mpanda M. Mngoya, Burhani A. Abdul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society of Clinical Oncology 2019-11-01
Series:Journal of Global Oncology
Online Access:http://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JGO.19.00175