Perceptions about the causes and treatment of cancer – A cross-sectional survey of university students in Ghana
Cancer awareness campaigns in Ghana and many parts of the world have gathered pace in recent years. Despite this encouraging trend, there has been no significant reduction in stigma in Ghana. This study investigated the role of beliefs about the causes of cancer in stigmatization and perceptions abo...
Main Authors: | Martin Gameli Akakpo, Evelyn Owusu Roberts, Rachel Annobil, Abigail Serwaah Aboagye |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-04-01
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Series: | Preventive Medicine Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335523000517 |
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