Factors leading to disparity in lung cancer diagnosis among black/African American communities in the USA: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study has two objectives: first, to explore the diagnostic experiences of black/African American (BAA) patients with lung cancer to pinpoint pitfalls, suboptimal experiences and instances of discrimination leading to disparities in outcomes compared with patients of other ethnic backgrounds, especially white patients. The second objective is to identify the underlying causes contributing to health disparities in the diagnosis of lung cancer among BAA patients.

Methods

We employed a phenomenological research approach, guiding in-depth interviews with patients self-identifying as BAA diagnosed with lung cancer, as well as caregivers, healthcare professionals and community advocates knowledgeable about BAA experiences with lung cancer. We performed thematic analy

SUBMITTER: Thuo N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10619042 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature