OBJECTIVE: We aimed to measure the socio-economic impact of cervical cancer borne by patients and their families in Argentina, and to analyze its influence on radiotherapy compliance. METHODS: We carried out a cross-sectional survey of 120 new cervical cancer patients. We measured impact of disease in 6 domains of family life: employment, income, household budget, education, access to health-care, and child care. Data on compliance with radiotherapy were also collected. RESULTS: Households of patients reported a reduction in hours worked (45%), work interruption (28%), loss of family income (39%), a reduction in the daily amount of food consumed (37%), delays in paying for essential services such as electricity or telephone (43%), and the sale of property or use of savings (38%). In 28% of households children regularly missed school days. An increased risk of non-compliance with radiotherapy was found in patients from households that lost family income (OR: 3.8, 95% CI 1.5-9.5), or where a member reduced school attendance (OR: 3.6, 95% CI 1.4-9.1). CONCLUSIONS: The socio-economic impact of cervical cancer is considerable and can have negative consequences on treatment compliance. Cervical cancer prevention must be considered a public health priority. Effective social support systems for cancer patients should be implemented.
OBJECTIVE: We aimed to measure the socio-economic impact of cervical cancer borne by patients and their families in Argentina, and to analyze its influence on radiotherapy compliance. METHODS: We carried out a cross-sectional survey of 120 new cervical cancerpatients. We measured impact of disease in 6 domains of family life: employment, income, household budget, education, access to health-care, and child care. Data on compliance with radiotherapy were also collected. RESULTS: Households of patients reported a reduction in hours worked (45%), work interruption (28%), loss of family income (39%), a reduction in the daily amount of food consumed (37%), delays in paying for essential services such as electricity or telephone (43%), and the sale of property or use of savings (38%). In 28% of households children regularly missed school days. An increased risk of non-compliance with radiotherapy was found in patients from households that lost family income (OR: 3.8, 95% CI 1.5-9.5), or where a member reduced school attendance (OR: 3.6, 95% CI 1.4-9.1). CONCLUSIONS: The socio-economic impact of cervical cancer is considerable and can have negative consequences on treatment compliance. Cervical cancer prevention must be considered a public health priority. Effective social support systems for cancerpatients should be implemented.
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