Considerations from employed African-American and white prostate cancer survivors on prostate cancer treatment and survivorship: a qualitative analysis.
Ethn Health
; 29(3): 309-327, 2024 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To solicit information/suggestions from prostate cancer survivors to improve survivorship experiences specific to work/workability.DESIGN:
The study employed a qualitative/phenomenological approach. Black/African-American and white prostate cancer survivors who (1) had prostatectomy or radiation therapy 6-36 months prior, (2) were working for pay within 30 days before having treatment, and (3) expected to be working for pay 6 months later (n = 45) were eligible for this study. Survivors were engaged in 60-to-90-minute structured interviews. Content analysis was used to ascertain prominent themes.RESULTS:
Participants had the following recommendations for survivors ask about research on treatment options and side effects; speak with other survivors about cancer diagnosis; and inform family/friends and employers about needed accommodations. Considerations for family/friends emphasized the significance of instrumental (e.g. help finding information) and emotional support (e.g. encouragement). Employer/co-worker considerations most often related to work-related accommodations/support and avoiding stigmatization of the survivor. Considerations for healthcare providers commonly included the provision of unbiased, plain-language communication about treatment options and side effects. No major differences existed by race.CONCLUSIONS:
Needs of employed PrCA survivors, regardless of their race or treatment type, are commonly related to their desire for informational, instrumental, and/or emotional support from family/friends, employers/co-workers, and healthcare providers. The requested supports are most often related to the side effects of prostate cancer treatment.Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias da Próstata
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Sobreviventes de Câncer
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ethn Health
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article