Perceived causes of cancer in a rural community of Ethiopia: a qualitative study

• Main Authors: Abigiya Wondimagegnehu (Author), Muluken Gizaw (Author), Lidya Genene Abebe (Author), Brhanu Teka (Author), Andreas M. Kaufmann (Author), Tamrat Abebe (Author), Shannon A. McMahon (Author), Adamu Addissie (Author), Eva J. Kantelhardt (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Although cancer incidence and mortality are rising in Ethiopia, lay and health professional perceptions of the disease remain limited. Objective To explore perceptions of cancer, including its causes, signs and symptoms, and transmission within a rural community in Ethiopia. Methods We co...