Cancer in Youth Living With HIV (YLWHIV): A Narrative Review of the Access to Oncological Services Among YLWHIV and the Role of Economic Strengthening in Child Health

Frontiers in Public Health

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Ruth G. N. Katumba¹  Ozge Sensoy Bahar²  Kimberly J. Johnson²  Fred M. Ssewamala² 

[1] School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, United States;Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, United States

关键词: HIV/AIDS;    malignancies;    youth;    sub-Saharan Africa;    access to cancer services;    economic strengthening;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpubh.2020.00409

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Youth Living with HIV/AIDS (YLWHIV) have a higher risk of developing immunodeficiency related illnesses including certain cancers than their general population counterparts of the same age. This narrative review of current available literature describes factors associated with pediatric access to oncological services, and the role economic strengthening could play in improving health outcomes for this vulnerable population. Findings suggest that both HIV-infected and -uninfected children living in low and middle-income countries struggle with access and adherence to cancer treatment and care. Cost of treatment is a major barrier to access and adherence. Asset-building savings programs may increase financial security and subsequently result in better health outcomes although they have not been utilized to improve access to cancer treatment.

【 授权许可】

CC BY