Understanding cancer stigma in Rwanda
Part of Cancer, Skin, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how stigma affects people with breast or cervical cancer in Rwanda and aims to create a program to reduce it. It includes interviews and a pilot program with patients, caregivers, and community health workers.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have been diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer, or you are a caregiver for someone who has
- You are receiving cancer treatment at a participating center in Rwanda
- You can communicate in English or Kinyarwanda
- You are willing to participate in interviews or surveys
- If you are a healthcare worker, you must be registered with a professional organization in Rwanda
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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