Early esophageal cancer diagnosis in Central Oromia, Ethiopia: patient and provider perspectives on barriers and facilitators
In Ethiopia, 70–90% of esophageal cancer patients are diagnosed at advanced stages (III and IV), with the highest burden in Oromia’s Arsi and Bale zones. Despite the burden of esophageal cancer, little is known about the factors influencing its early diagnosis in Central Oromia. This qualitative study sought to address...