Abstract
This study aims to determine the psychosocial correlates of self-reported adherence to cancer treatment appointments and treatment delays and interruptions. The sample included 622 immigrant cancer patients from New York City. Patients completed a survey that included sociodemographic and health-related questions, questions assessing missed appointments and delays/or interruptions, and quality of life and depression scales. After controlling for sociodemographic characteristics, having a positive depression screen and poor physical and emotional well-being were significant predictors of missed appointments and delays and/or interruptions of treatment. Non-adherence to treatment appointments in immigrant cancer patients is a complex outcome related to important modifiable or treatable factors.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 107-123 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Journal of Psychosocial Oncology |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 4 Mar 2015 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- adherence
- cancer
- depression
- ethnic minorities
- immigrant health
- quality of life
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