Adherence to Oral Anticancer Medications Among Women With Breast Cancer in Africa: A Scoping Review

Author:

Onwusah Deborah O.1ORCID,Ojewole Elizabeth B.1ORCID,Chimbari Moses J.23ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Discipline of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

2. Discipline of Public Health Medicine, School of Nursing and Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

3. Department of Public Health, School of Medical and Health Sciences, Great Zimbabwe University, Masvingo, Zimbabwe

Abstract

PURPOSEOral anticancer medications (OAMs) improve treatment outcomes and survival in women with breast cancer (BC). However, adherence to OAM therapy remains suboptimal. This scoping review provides evidence of adherence to OAMs among African women with BC.METHODSWe searched four databases and gray literature, using guidance from the Joanna Briggs Institute. Thirteen studies on adherence rates, determinants, and interventions were included. NVivo 12 software was used to perform thematic analysis of the included studies. The determinants (barriers and facilitators) associated with adherence were analyzed according to the five dimensions of the WHO multidimensional adherence model.RESULTSMost studies (n = 11, 85%) focused on endocrine medication. Depending on the definition, measurements, and assessment period, the nonadherence rates ranged from 4.3% to 65.4% for endocrine medications, 80.9% for cytotoxic chemotherapies, and 32.7% for combined medications. The significant barriers associated with adherence include Islamic religion, concurrent comorbidities, mastectomy, anastrozole treatment, side effects, unawareness of treatment insurance coverage, and seeking treatment from traditional healers. Thorough therapeutic communication regarding treatment, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and adequate social support significantly facilitate adherence. A randomized controlled trial of breast nursing interventions reported improved patient adherence.CONCLUSIONThe evidence mapped from studies that evaluated OAM adherence in women with BC indicates that nonadherence to OAMs is common. Applying context-specific standardized measures to assess adherence and facilitators or strategies targeting the identified barriers can optimize adherence and treatment outcomes. Effective interventions to improve adherence are limited. Therefore, further empirical and interventional studies in Africa are required to enhance the evidence.

Publisher

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Subject

Cancer Research,Oncology

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