Effect of community-based health education on misconceptions related to caregiving for cancer among elderly in a rural area of Puducherry: A pre–post-intervention study

Effect of community-based health education on misconceptions related to caregiving for cancer among elderly in a rural area of Puducherry: A pre–post-intervention study

Background and Aim: Families are crucial in providing comprehensive support to cancer patients, including physical, psychological, spiritual, and financial assistance. Unfortunately, cancer-related myths and stigma can have detrimental effects on those affected and their caregivers. This study aims...

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Main Authors: Srinivasan Thanigachalam, Sonali Sarkar, Adinarayanan Sethuramachandran, Gunaseelan Karunanithi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Community Medicine
Subjects:
attitude
beliefs
cancer
caregiver
misconceptions
neglect
Online Access:http://www.ijcm.org.in/article.asp?issn=0970-0218;year=2023;volume=48;issue=5;spage=755;epage=761;aulast=Thanigachalam

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