Samuel Ojima Adejoh & Olusegun Moses Temilola &
Bolutife Olayiwola
Abstract The study examined the qualitative, cognitive and
psychosocial experiences of those living with leukaemia
undergoing treatment at a teaching hospital. Twenty respondents
who consented to participate were purposively selected
from the cancer patients with leukaemia receiving treatment
in the said teaching hospital. The in-depth interview method
was used to collect data. The data was analysed using manual
content analysis. Data showed that patients lack basic knowledge
about leukaemia and had no beliefs regarding leukaemia.
Some patients believed in God and a medical breakthrough
for a cure, while for some, the hope of living was not
certain. The ill-health condition had brought about financial
predicament to both patients and family members and has
limited their productivity in terms of income-generating
activities. Good interpersonal relationships and support from
their care providers aided their compliance to treatment
regime and provided hope for living positively with their
condition. The study concludes that there is a need to educate
the patients on the causes of their condition. Financial supports
should be rendered to those living with leukaemia,
while health care providers should be encouraged to continue
to maintain good interpersonal relationships with their
patients.
Keywords; Psychosocial Experiences . Financial
Predicament . Interpersonal Relationship . Support .
Leukaemia