Adaptation and Development of a Health Insurance Education Program for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patients.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients report low health insurance literacy. We interviewed AYAs to gain their perspectives on the content and delivery of the Huntsman-Intermountain adolescent and young adult cancer health insurance (HIAYA CHAT) program. Methods: From October 2019 to March 2020, we interviewed N = 24 insured AYAs with cancer aged 18-39 years. Participants were recruited by study staff and social media. We elicited feedback on proposed HIAYA CHAT content including insurance terms/definitions, insurance coverage components, insurance legislation, cost management, and the suitability of the intervention delivery. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed, and inductively analyzed using NVivo 12. We coded feedback in

SUBMITTER: Vaca Lopez PL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10611966 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature