Family life events in the first year of acute lymphoblastic leukemia therapy: a children's oncology group report.
Pediatr Blood Cancer
; 61(12): 2277-84, 2014 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Despite higher cure rates, childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) may continue to result in considerable family strain. We sought to (i) measure incidence of divorce, reduced career opportunities, changes to work hours, home relocation, and changes to family planning at one year after ALL diagnosis; and (ii) Identify family and patient factors associated with these events. PROCEDURE We conducted a prospective cohort study of 159 children with average risk-ALL enrolled and treated on COG protocol AALL0331 at 31 selected sites. Eligibility criteria included age ≥2 years and English or Spanish comprehension. Parents completed surveys at three time points during the first 12 months of therapy.RESULTS:
Parents were at significantly increased risk of loss of employment (46% vs. 9.1%, P ≤ 0.001) than peers nationally. 13% divorced/separated, 27% relocated homes, 22% decided not to have more children, 51% declined occupational opportunities, and 68% decreased work hours. In adjusted analyses, relocation correlated with less maternal education (OR 4.27 [95% CI 1.43-12.82]). Declining parental opportunities associated with family income <$50,000 (OR 4.25 [95% CI 1.50-12.02]) and child <5 years old (OR 4.21 [95% CI 1.73-10.25]). Deciding not to have more children correlated with smaller family size 2-3 versus 4-5 (OR 3.62 [95% CI 1.10-11.96]).CONCLUSION:
Families experience a high incidence of major life changes in the first year of ALL treatment. Understanding these burdens helps health care providers to provide appropriate anticipatory guidance and support. No unifying factor was associated with the different family events. Ongoing follow-up is planned to measure long-term outcomes.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Pais
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Estresse Psicológico
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Leucemia-Linfoma Linfoblástico de Células Precursoras
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Relações Familiares
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Acontecimentos que Mudam a Vida
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Blood Cancer
Assunto da revista:
HEMATOLOGIA
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NEOPLASIAS
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PEDIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA