Age-related differences in employment, insurance, and financial hardship among colorectal cancer patients: a report from the ColoCare Study.
J Cancer Surviv
; 2023 Mar 23.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Employment and financial hardships are common issues for working-age colorectal cancer patients. We surveyed colorectal cancer survivors to investigate employment, insurance, and financial outcomes by age at diagnosis.METHODS:
Cross-sectional survey of six ColoCare Study sites regarding employment, insurance, and financial hardship outcomes. Eligible participants were 1 to 5 years from colorectal cancer diagnosis. Diagnosis age (18-49, 50-64, 65+ years) with outcomes of interest were compared using chi-square and t-tests. Multivariable logistic and Poisson regressions were fit to examine association of demographic factors with any material/psychological hardship (yes/no) and the count of hardships.RESULTS:
N = 202 participants completed the survey (age 18-49 (n = 42, 20.8%), 50-64 (n = 79, 39.1%), 65+ (n = 81, 40.1%)). Most diagnosed age < 65 worked at diagnosis (18-49 83%; 50-64 64%; 65+ 14%, p < 0.001) and continued working after diagnosis (18-49 76%; 50-64 59%; 65+ 13%; p < 0.001). Participants age 18-49 reported cancer-related difficulties with mental (81.3%) and physical (89%) tasks at work more than those working in the older age groups (45%-61%). In regression models, among those reporting any hardship, the rates of material and psychological hardships were higher among those age 18-64 (Incidence Rate Ratios (IRR) range 1.5-2.3 vs. age 65+) and for those with < college (IRR range 1.3-1.6 vs. college +).CONCLUSIONS:
Younger colorectal cancer patients are more likely to work after a cancer diagnosis and during cancer treatment, but report higher levels of financial hardship than older patients. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Younger colorectal cancer patients may encounter financial hardship, thus may feel a need to work during and after treatment.
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MEDLINE
Type d'étude:
Health_economic_evaluation
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Langue:
En
Journal:
J Cancer Surviv
Année:
2023
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
États-Unis d'Amérique