Psychosocial characteristics and quality of life among sexual and gender minority patients with cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Underserved and minoritized patients with cancer often experience more psychosocial concerns and inferior quality of life (QOL) compared with majority populations. This study compared patient-reported psychosocial characteristics and QOL among self-identified sexual and gender minority patients with cancer vs cisgender-heterosexual patients with cancer treated at a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the United States.

Methods

Self-report data from 51 503 patients were obtained from an institutional standard-of-care electronic patient questionnaire that was completed prior to, or on the day of, the patient's initial visit. The electronic patient questionnaire collects demographic information, including sexual orientation and gender

SUBMITTER: Yang MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10587999 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature