Elizabeth Anorkor Abbey
Department of Psychology, University of Ghana, Ghana
Publications
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Research Article
Lived Experiences and The Influence of Spirituality and Health Belief on Health-Seeking Behaviors Among Patients with Orofacial Tumors in Ghana
Author(s): Alfred Dickson Dai-Kosi*, Paa Kwesi Blankson, Victoria Akuorkor Acquaye, Elizabeth Anorkor Abbey and Grace Parkins
With the risk of facial deformity, impaired orofacial function and spread to adjacent structures, orofacial tumors (OFT) present a major health concern in Ghana and beyond. [1]. Generally, orofacial tumours are described as abnormal growth of the tissues of the mouth, face and neck of an individual and may develop into enlarged growths leading to severe pains and distress [2]. Symptoms of Orofacial tumours include: pain, difficulty eating, swallowing, speaking and inability or difficulty carrying out other motor functions of the oral cavity and the pains may become unbearable affecting day to day functions of the individual patients [3]... Read More»