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To assess the impact of sociopolitical systems on barriers to care and clinical advancements for pediatric brain tumors.

November 1, 2025Neuro-OncologyOpen Access

DISP-07. Determining the impact of sociopolitical systems on the perception and mitigation of barriers to care for pediatric brain tumors in low and middle income countries

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SASavi AgarwalUniversity of California, Los Angeles JLJorge Lazareff

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Qualitative analysis reveals sociopolitical influences shape barriers to pediatric brain tumors care, indicating unequal health equity in low-income regions.

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To assess the impact of sociopolitical systems on barriers to care and clinical advancements for pediatric brain tumors.
Analyzed 115 publications from 2015 to 2024 on PBT management using qualitative coding.
Evaluated political contexts using the Database of Political Institutions 2020.
Included 23 countries across various income classifications.
Countries with public health systems report outreach as a main barrier, while centralized systems focus on research.
Hybrid regimes deprioritize pediatric tumor policies in favor of infectious disease issues.
Political dynamics shape healthcare policies, influencing treatment protocols and advocacy efforts.

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Agarwal et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6925436cc0ce034ddc3585d2 https://doi.org/10.1093/neuonc/noaf201.0768

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Qualitative analysis reveals sociopolitical influences shape barriers to pediatric brain tumors care, indicating unequal health equity in low-income regions.

DISP-07. Determining the impact of sociopolitical systems on the perception and mitigation of barriers to care for pediatric brain tumors in low and middle income countries

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DISP-07. Determining the impact of sociopolitical systems on the perception and mitigation of barriers to care for pediatric brain tumors in low and middle income countries

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