Socioeconomic Factors and Adherence to Health Care Recommendations in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: The majority of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors do not receive recommended health care surveillance after therapy. We used cross-sectional survey data to evaluate the impact of income, education, marital status, and insurance on health care adherence among AYA survivors. Methods: Eligible survivors were 18-39 years at diagnosis with invasive malignancy, 1-5 years from therapy completion. Online surveys assessed sociodemographic factors and self-report of completion of recommended health care services. Diagnosis and treatment data were abstracted from medical records. Multivariable logistic regression calculated odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for adherence in relation to socioeconomic status and support. Resu

SUBMITTER: Hall AG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10611968 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature