Anxiety and depression among Black breast cancer survivors: Examining the role of patient-provider communication and cultural values.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Breast cancer survivors frequently experience anxiety and depression post-treatment. Patient-provider communication and cultural values may impact these psychological outcomes. We examined the impact of patient-provider communication and cultural values on anxiety and depression among Black breast cancer survivors.

Methods

Using an observational, cross-sectional design, 351 survivors self-reported patient-provider communication (quality, confidence), cultural values (religiosity, collectivism, future time orientation), anxiety, and depression. Patients were categorized into high, moderate, and low levels of communication and cultural values. Separate linear regressions examined the effect of levels of communication and cultural values on anxiety and depression, con

SUBMITTER: Lake PW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10777429 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature