Cancer and the family: Variations by sex and race/ethnicity.
Cancer Med
; 13(2): e6969, 2024 Jan.
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| ID: mdl-38379329
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Cancer affects patients and their families, but few data are available on factors associated with diversity of family structures among patients with cancer. Family is a source of both support and responsibility that must be understood to support patients and their families.METHODS:
Pooled data (2004-2015) from the National Health Interview Study were used to compare characteristics of cancer survivors with and without minor children and differences by sex and race/ethnicity among survivors with minor children.RESULTS:
13.9% of cancer survivors have minor children in the household, and this experience is more likely for women and people who identify as other than non-Hispanic White.CONCLUSION:
There are considerable differences by sex and race/ethnicity in the characteristics of cancer survivors with minor children. Clinicians should make consideration of family circumstances a routine part of their history. Doing so will help to identify potential sources of support and responsibility that may affect adherence.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Sexo
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Etnicidade
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Grupos Raciais
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Neoplasias
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Cancer Med
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article