ISSN : 2663-2187

Epidemiological profile of cancer patients in the region of Laayoune Sakia El Hamraa, Morocco

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EL HAIRACH Darifa, BOUR Abdellatif, BELGHYTI Nouhaila, ABOUSSALEH Youssef, BELGHYTI Driss, FARAJ Khalid, KHALLAYOUNE Soad
ยป doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.15.2024.12197-12211

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Our research explores the management of cancer patients in the Laayoune Sakia El Hamraa region. The study analyzes the epidemiological context of cancer, takes into account current approaches and identifies specific challenges while proposing strategies and interventions to improve this management. The results indicate that sociodemographic factors, such as age, gender and marital status, influence the type and stage of cancer. For the purpose of this study, the sampling frame selected to meet the sampling requirements consisted of 286 individuals drawn from the oncology hospital database. The evaluation of the 100 cancer patients of different types of cancer in the study population shows that the most common type of cancer is C50, recorded in 47 patients. According to the frequency analysis, stage 1 includes 38 respondents while stage 2 includes 36, stage 3 includes 18 and stage 4 includes 8. The proposed strategies include economic measures such as food subsidies and logistical solutions such as meal delivery services to improve access to adequate nutrition. Despite some methodological limitations, this study provides a solid foundation for future interventions and ongoing research aimed at optimizing the care of cancer patients, particularly in underserved areas. An integrated and holistic approach to nutritional management is needed to improve the quality of life and health outcomes of cancer patients.

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