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Hispanic Orientation and Cancer-Related Knowledge in Childhood Cancer Survivors

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Cancer-related knowledge among childhood cancer survivors (CCSs) has been underexplored. In particular, little is known about factors impacting knowledge of the need for lifelong follow-up care in CCSs. This secondary analysis of data examined acculturation, cancer-related knowledge, demographics, and clinical factors in 193 ethnically and culturally diverse CCSs (age at study 19.9 ± 2.8 years). Cancer-related knowledge gaps were found across all participants. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses indicated that Hispanic CCSs with greater Hispanic orientation were significantly more likely to be aware of a need for lifelong follow-up care. A greater focus on targeted risk communication with CCSs is warranted.

Source: Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology

DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2018.0099

Authors: Alix G. Sleight, Cynthia N. Ramirez, Kimberly A. Miller, Joel E. Milam

Institutions: University of Southern California, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute

Language: English

Topic: Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life

Subfield: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities