| Literature DB >> 30543480 |
Alix G Sleight1,2, Cynthia N Ramirez1, Kimberly A Miller1,3, Joel E Milam1.
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.Entities:
Keywords: Hispanic Americans; acculturation; attitudes; health communication; health knowledge; practice; survivorship
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Year: 2018 PMID: 30543480 PMCID: PMC6588109 DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2018.0099
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol ISSN: 2156-5333 Impact factor: 2.223