Xin Han, Lei Wang, Jie He, Taeyeol Jung
Restorative perception of urban streets: Interpretation using deep learning and MGWR models
Frontiers in public health
better understand barriers accessing standardofcare radiation therapy rt breast cervical cancer subsaharan africa impact outcomes comprehensive literature search completed medical librarian articles screened title abstract full text included publications analyzed data describing barriers rt access available technology diseaserelated outcomes grouped subcategories graded according predefined criteria total 96 articles included 37 discussed breast cancer 51 discussed cervical cancer eight discussed financial access affected health care system payment models combined burdens treatmentrelated costs lost wages staffing technology shortages limit ability expand service locations andor increase capacity within existing centers patient factors including use traditional healers fear stigma low health literacy decrease likelihood early presentation completion therapies survival outcomes worse high middleincome countries affected many factors side effects similar regions findings limited poor documentation capabilities access palliative rt expeditious definitive management rt noted lead feelings burden lower selfesteem worsened quality life subsaharan africa represents diverse region barriers rt differ basis funding available technology staff community populations although longterm solutions must focus building capacity increasing number treatment machines providers shortterm improvements implemented interim housing traveling patients increased community education reduce latestage diagnoses use virtual visits avoid travel