Disparities in geospatial patterns of cancer care within urban counties and structural inequities in access to oncology care.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine geospatial patterns of cancer care utilization across diverse populations in New Jersey-a state where most residents live in urban areas.

Data sources/study setting

We used data from the New Jersey State Cancer Registry from 2012 to 2014.

Study design

We examined the location of cancer treatment among patients 20-65 years of age diagnosed with breast, colorectal, or invasive cervical cancer and investigated differences in geospatial patterns of care by individual and area-level (e.g., census tract-level) characteristics.

Data collection/extraction methods

Multivariate generalized estimating equation models were used to determine factors associated with receiving cancer treatment within residential counties, residential hospital service area

SUBMITTER: McGee-Avila JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10339178 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature