Psychosocial wellbeing and needs of cervical cancer patients in western Kenya

Cervical cancer is a public health problem in Kenya and a major cause of morbidity and mortality and have an impact on the health related quality of life. In Kenya cervical cancer is the leading female cancer in both incidence and mortality rates at 40.1 and 21.8 respectively. Eighty percent of reported cases of cervical cancer in Kenya are diagnosed at advanced stages, leading to many patients who need palliative care services to improve their quality of life. This study was conducted at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga teaching and referral hospital in western Kenya. The objective of this study was to determine Perception of cervical cancer patients on their psychosocial wellbeing status and needs in western Kenya.