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Healthcare Utilization and Communication Patterns Among Survivors of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer: Results From the Health Information National Trends Survey

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: National studies examining how survivors of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer communicate and engage with healthcare are limited. Using Health Information National Trends Survey data, we evaluated healthcare utilization and patient-centered communication (PCC) among 708 survivors of AYA cancer. Survivors less than 40 years (25%) had greater than 10 healthcare visits compared to older groups (41-60 years: 14%, >60 years: 13%, p < 0.01). Hispanic/Latinx (H/L) reported lower PCC (mean = 68, SD = 24) than non-Hispanic White (NHW) (mean = 75, SD = 22) and non-Hispanic Black (NHB) (mean = 81, SD = 23). NHB (10%) and H/L (7%) reported more unfair treatment/discrimination than NHW (<1%) (p < 0.01). Equitable communication interventions may enhance AYA survivorship care.

Source: Pediatric Blood & Cancer

DOI: 10.1002/1545-5017.70048

Authors: Han‐Wei V. Wu, Ghislaine Jumonville, Melissa P. Beauchemin, Michael E. Roth, Laura C. Pinheiro

Institutions: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Weill Cornell Medicine, Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Language: English

Topic: Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life

Subfield: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,640