Understanding disruptions in cancer care to reduce increased cancer burden

ABSTRACT:

Background:

This study seeks to understand how and for whom COVID-19 disrupted cancer care to understand the potential for cancer health disparities across the cancer prevention and control continuum.

Methods:

In this cross-sectional study, participants age 30+residing in an 82-county region in Missouri and Illinois completed an online survey from June-August 2020. Descriptive statistics were calculated for all variables separately and by care disruption status. Logistic regression modeling was conducted to determine the correlates of care disruption.

Results:

Participants (N=680) reported 21% to 57% of cancer screening or treatment appointments were canceled/postponed from March 2020 through the end of 2020. Approximately 34% of residents stated they would need

SUBMITTER: Davis K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10449381 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature