Assessing Palliative Care Needs and Associated Factors Among Females with Gynecologic Malignancies Visiting TASH: Facility Based Prospective Study, 2023-2024
| dc.contributor.advisor | Sisay Teklu | |
| dc.contributor.author | Rediet Mekuria | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-08-07T06:56:10Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-08-07T06:56:10Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-10-19 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Palliative care offers comprehensive support to patients and their families coping with life-limiting illnesses, addressing physical, psychosocial, and spiritual dimensions of suffering. In Ethiopia, palliative care is a relatively new concept and faces numerous challenges, including underutilization and an increasing burden due to a growing population affected by chronic and life-limiting illnesses such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, and cardiovascular diseases. Despite the high need, access to palliative care services remains limited due to insufficient healthcare infrastructure, a lack of trained professionals, and cultural barriers related to EOL care. Additionally, public awareness of palliative care is low, leading to a gap between need and utilization. These factors contribute to a heavy burden on families and the healthcare system, making it a critical area for improvement in public Health Care system of Ethiopia | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/6210 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | |
| dc.subject | palliative care | |
| dc.subject | end of life care | |
| dc.subject | hospice care | |
| dc.subject | quality of life | |
| dc.subject | gynecologic cancer | |
| dc.title | Assessing Palliative Care Needs and Associated Factors Among Females with Gynecologic Malignancies Visiting TASH: Facility Based Prospective Study, 2023-2024 | |
| dc.type | Thesis |