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Abstract：
UNASSIGNED: Ensuring equitable access to treatments and therapies in the constantly evolving field of neuro-oncology is an imperative global health issue. With its unique demographic, cultural, socioeconomic, and infrastructure characteristics, Sub-Saharan Africa faces distinct challenges. This literature review highlights specific barriers to neuro-oncology care in the region and explores potential opportunities for enhancing access.
UNASSIGNED: Predetermined keyword searches were employed to screen titles and abstracts using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses framework. Inclusion criteria were studies published between January 1, 2003, and June 20, 2023, specifically addressing the capacity and challenges of neuro-oncology in the Sub-Saharan African region. The data sources queried were PubMed and Google Scholar. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses were deliberately excluded. All authors conducted independent screening and structured data extraction meticulously.
UNASSIGNED: Our paper identified multiple challenges that impede access to quality treatment for brain tumors. These include constrained resources, insufficient training of healthcare professionals, certain cultural beliefs, and a general lack of awareness about brain tumors, all contributing to delayed diagnosis and treatment. Furthermore, the lack of detailed data on the incidence and prevalence of primary central nervous system tumors impairs the accurate assessment of disease burden and precise identification of areas requiring improvement. However, we discovered that ongoing research, advocacy, enhanced training, mentorship, and collaborative efforts present valuable opportunities for substantial progress in neuro-oncology access.
UNASSIGNED: While we provide a glimpse of the current state, we hope these results will help stimulate dialogue and catalyze initiatives to surmount highlighted obstacles and improve neuro-oncology outcomes across Sub-Saharan Africa.
UNASSIGNED: Predetermined keyword searches were employed to screen titles and abstracts using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses framework. Inclusion criteria were studies published between January 1, 2003, and June 20, 2023, specifically addressing the capacity and challenges of neuro-oncology in the Sub-Saharan African region. The data sources queried were PubMed and Google Scholar. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses were deliberately excluded. All authors conducted independent screening and structured data extraction meticulously.
UNASSIGNED: Our paper identified multiple challenges that impede access to quality treatment for brain tumors. These include constrained resources, insufficient training of healthcare professionals, certain cultural beliefs, and a general lack of awareness about brain tumors, all contributing to delayed diagnosis and treatment. Furthermore, the lack of detailed data on the incidence and prevalence of primary central nervous system tumors impairs the accurate assessment of disease burden and precise identification of areas requiring improvement. However, we discovered that ongoing research, advocacy, enhanced training, mentorship, and collaborative efforts present valuable opportunities for substantial progress in neuro-oncology access.
UNASSIGNED: While we provide a glimpse of the current state, we hope these results will help stimulate dialogue and catalyze initiatives to surmount highlighted obstacles and improve neuro-oncology outcomes across Sub-Saharan Africa.
摘要：
在不断发展的神经肿瘤学领域中，确保公平获得治疗和疗法是一个紧迫的全球健康问题。凭借其独特的人口统计，文化,社会经济,和基础设施的特点，撒哈拉以南非洲面临着不同的挑战。这篇文献综述强调了该地区神经肿瘤护理的具体障碍，并探讨了增加获取的潜在机会。
■使用系统评论和荟萃分析框架的首选报告项目，采用预定关键字搜索来筛选标题和摘要。纳入标准是在2003年1月1日至2023年6月20日之间发表的研究，专门针对撒哈拉以南非洲地区神经肿瘤学的能力和挑战。查询的数据源是PubMed和GoogleScholar。系统评价和荟萃分析被故意排除。所有作者都精心进行了独立筛选和结构化数据提取。
■我们的论文指出了阻碍脑肿瘤获得高质量治疗的多重挑战。这些包括有限的资源，对医疗保健专业人员的培训不足，某些文化信仰，以及对脑肿瘤普遍缺乏认识，所有这些都有助于延迟诊断和治疗。此外，缺乏关于原发性中枢神经系统肿瘤发病率和患病率的详细数据,影响了对疾病负担的准确评估和需要改善的领域的准确识别.然而,我们发现正在进行的研究，倡导，强化训练,导师,和合作努力为神经肿瘤学获得实质性进展提供了宝贵的机会。
■虽然我们提供了当前状态的一瞥，我们希望,这些结果将有助于促进对话,促进倡议,克服突出的障碍,改善撒哈拉以南非洲地区的神经肿瘤学成果.
■使用系统评论和荟萃分析框架的首选报告项目，采用预定关键字搜索来筛选标题和摘要。纳入标准是在2003年1月1日至2023年6月20日之间发表的研究，专门针对撒哈拉以南非洲地区神经肿瘤学的能力和挑战。查询的数据源是PubMed和GoogleScholar。系统评价和荟萃分析被故意排除。所有作者都精心进行了独立筛选和结构化数据提取。
■我们的论文指出了阻碍脑肿瘤获得高质量治疗的多重挑战。这些包括有限的资源，对医疗保健专业人员的培训不足，某些文化信仰，以及对脑肿瘤普遍缺乏认识，所有这些都有助于延迟诊断和治疗。此外，缺乏关于原发性中枢神经系统肿瘤发病率和患病率的详细数据,影响了对疾病负担的准确评估和需要改善的领域的准确识别.然而,我们发现正在进行的研究，倡导，强化训练,导师,和合作努力为神经肿瘤学获得实质性进展提供了宝贵的机会。
■虽然我们提供了当前状态的一瞥，我们希望,这些结果将有助于促进对话,促进倡议,克服突出的障碍,改善撒哈拉以南非洲地区的神经肿瘤学成果.
