Alicia K Matthews1,2, Anna Hotton3, Chien-Ching Li4, Katherine Miller5, Amy Johnson6, Kyle W Jones2,7, Jennie Thai2. 1. 1 College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. 2. 2 Howard Brown Health Center , Chicago, Illinois. 3. 3 Department of Infectious Diseases, John H. Stroger Hospital , Chicago, Illinois. 4. 4 Department of Health Systems Management, College of Health Sciences, Rush University , Chicago, Illinois. 5. 5 Jane Addams College of Social Work, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. 6. 6 School of Public Health, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. 7. 7 Department of Psychology, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine factors associated with the quality of life of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) cancer survivors. METHODS: Data were collected via a nationally advertised online short-form health survey. RESULTS: Factors associated with lower physical quality of life included younger age at diagnosis, cancer type, medical co-morbidities, being overweight or obese, recurrence, and current cancer treatment. Lower mental quality of life was associated with younger age, smoking, lower perceived quality of care, lower perceived support, and higher cancer-related worry. CONCLUSIONS: Findings highlight a need for health promotion interventions specifically for LGBT cancer survivors.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine factors associated with the quality of life of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) cancer survivors. METHODS: Data were collected via a nationally advertised online short-form health survey. RESULTS: Factors associated with lower physical quality of life included younger age at diagnosis, cancer type, medical co-morbidities, being overweight or obese, recurrence, and current cancer treatment. Lower mental quality of life was associated with younger age, smoking, lower perceived quality of care, lower perceived support, and higher cancer-related worry. CONCLUSIONS: Findings highlight a need for health promotion interventions specifically for LGBT cancer survivors.
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cancer survivorship; physical and emotional adjustment; quality of life; sexual orientation
Authors: Alexandra Schefter; Lauren Thomaier; Patricia Jewett; Katherine Brown; Ashley E Stenzel; Anne Blaes; Deanna Teoh; Rachel I Vogel Journal: Cancer Rep (Hoboken) Date: 2021-05-31