Psychological distress and mental health care utilization among Hispanic/Latino survivors of adolescent and young adult cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Survivors of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer experience psychological distress and insufficient access to mental health care. Few studies have investigated racial/ethnic disparities in psychological health outcomes in this population. This study compared psychological distress, mental health care use, and inability to afford mental health care between Hispanic/Latino survivors of AYA cancer and Hispanic/Latino controls.

Methods

The National Health Interview Survey data (2010-2018) were analyzed to identify Hispanic/Latino survivors of AYA cancer and Hispanic/Latino age- and sex-matched non-cancer controls. Sociodemographic, chronic health, modifiable factors, and psychological outcomes were compared using chi-square tests. Logistic regression models with surv

SUBMITTER: Choi E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10872722 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature