Psychosocial experiences and needs of women diagnosed with cervical cancer in Ethiopia

This study was conducted with 12 women and 3 health professionals and employed a qualitative method with case study design. Accordingly, data were gathered through in-depth interviews. Content analysis technique was used to thematically organize the report. The study revealed that women with a diagnosis of cervical cancer experienced physical, psychosocial, and financial problems which resulted in affecting families. Coping mechanisms adopted by women to address the problems included receiving religious services and seeking support from families. The study recommends the provision of palliative care and other social supports. Social work practice implications are drawn from this study also.