Gynaecological cancers in India : the less heard perspectives of healthcare providers

Subbiah, Kalyani and Mishra, Arima and Dantas, Jaya A. R. (2023) Gynaecological cancers in India : the less heard perspectives of healthcare providers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20 (3). p. 2221. ISSN 1660-4601

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Abstract

There has been mounting evidence on the role of healthcare providers in chronic illnesses such as cancer. The specific complexities in their roles to enable health are less heard. Gynaecological cancers have several undercurrents beyond the obvious. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with healthcare providers in Southern India (n = 35) and the data presented in this article were collected as a part of a larger study on the role of communication in the management of gynaecological cancers in India. Thematic analysis of the qualitative data provided information on the providers’ perspectives of gynaecological cancers. Patient numbers, cost, time, cultural norms, context, and institutional constraints in cancer care provision are just some of the factors impacting care provision. Healthcare providers are typically acknowledged for the criticality of their roles in the continuum of care. However, our research suggests that the psychological harm and challenges they themselves may face in providing that care are severely neglected. Through listening to healthcare provider voices, clear solutions emerge to better support the practice of those who are responsible for cancer care.

Item Type:	Article
Authors:	Subbiah, Kalyani and Mishra, Arima and Dantas, Jaya A. R.
Document Language:	Language English
Subjects:	Social sciences > Sociology & anthropology Public Health
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bengaluru > School of Development
Full Text Status:	Public
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/6851
Publisher URL:	https://www.mdpi.com/journal/ijerph

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