Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology
Knowledge and attitude towards breast and cervical cancer screening among women caregivers of cancer patients: a cross-sectional study from a tertiary cancer centre in India
Abstract Purpose Female informal caregivers, who provide critical support to cancer patients, may face substantial caregiver burden that may adversely affect their participation in preventive healthcare. We aimed to evaluate their knowledge and attitudes toward breast and cervical cancer screening and its correlation with caregiver burden. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary cancer centre using a structured questionnaire, which assessed demographics, caregiving burden (using the Zarit Burden …