Psychosocial Needs and Available Support Services Among Gynecological Cancer Patients in Federal Medical Centerabeokuta, Ogun State: A Cross-sectional Study

Background Gynecological cancers are associated with substantial psychosocial morbidity, yet supportive care remains inadequately integrated into oncology services in many low- and middle-income countries. This study assessed psychosocial needs and perceived support gaps among gynecological cancer survivors in Southwest Nigeria and examined whether these needs varied by treatment modality. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 47 women receiving follow-up care at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Psychosocial needs were measured using the Supportive Care Needs Survey Short Form (SCNS-SF34), and perceived support services were assessed using adapted items from the Duke/UNC Functional Social Support Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics summarized domain scores. Chi-square tests examined the association between treatment modality and psychosocial need levels (α = 0.05). Results Participants reported moderate overall psychosocial needs (mean = 3.19 ± 0.59), with the highest burden observed in psychological (3.31 ± 0.58) and health system/information domains (3.24 ± 0.61). Emotional distress and informational uncertainty were prominent. Most respondents perceived psychosocial support services as inadequate, particularly financial assistance, transportation support, and emotional support. Psychosocial needs did not differ significantly by treatment modality (χ² = 2.090, p = 0.911). Conclusion Gynecological cancer survivors experience substantial multidimensional psychosocial needs irrespective of treatment modality. Integrating structured psychosocial screening and supportive interventions into routine oncology care is urgently needed in resource-constrained settings. Implications: The study examined the need for gynecological cancer survivor-centered psychosocial interventions integrated into routine oncology care to improve emotional well-being, coping strategies, and quality of life among gynecological cancer survivors.