Community readiness to address disparities in access to cancer, palliative and end-of-life care for ethnic minorities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inequalities in cancer, palliative, and end-of-life care services remain a significant challenge, particularly for ethnic minorities who face systemic barriers such as limited awareness, cultural stigmas, and language differences. These disparities hinder equitable access to essential services and contribute to poorer health outcomes for affected communities. Addressing these challenges requires targeted, culturally sensitive initiatives that promote both awareness and uptake of care. Community readiness is a critical factor in the success of such interventions, as it reflects the willingness and capacity of a community to engage with and support change.

Methods

A mixed-methods approach was used, combining individual interviews and two focus groups with key inform

SUBMITTER: Wainwright JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11668017 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature