Household income and health-related quality of life in children receiving treatment for acute myeloid leukemia: Potential impact of selection bias in health equity research.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Examine the influence of household income on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among children with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Design

Secondary analysis of data prospectively collected from pediatric patients receiving treatment for AML at 14 hospitals across the United States.

Exposure

Household income was self-reported on a demographic survey. The examined mediators included the acuity of presentation and treatment toxicity.

Outcome

Caregiver proxy reported assessment of patient HRQOL from the Peds QL 4.0 survey.

Result

Children with AML (n = 131) and caregivers were prospectively enrolled to complete PedsQL assessments. HRQOL scores were better for patients in the lowest versus highest income category (mean ± SD: 76.0 

SUBMITTER: Newman H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10993703 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature