Fear of Recurrence and Medication Adherence in Pediatric Leukaemia Survivors in Low-Resource Settings

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• The study aimed to examine how the fear of cancer recurrence influences medication adherence among survivors of pediatric leukaemia.
• Analyzed the relationship between fear of cancer recurrence and medication adherence.
• Focused on pediatric leukaemia survivors in low-resource settings.
• Utilized questionnaires to assess levels of fear and adherence.
• Higher levels of fear of recurrence were associated with lower medication adherence.
• Identified a significant impact of psychological factors on adherence behaviors.
• Emphasized the need for supportive interventions to address fears.