Nutrition Security During Cancer: A Qualitative Investigation Among Patients With Cancer on Active Treatment From an Area of Persistent Poverty.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this paper was to qualitatively explore the eating habits and experience of nutrition security during cancer treatment among patients from an area of persistent poverty being treated in a safety net hospital oncology program.

Methods

Eleven in-depth interviews were conducted with current individuals with cancer who were (1) undergoing active cancer treatment at LBJ Hospital, (2) over 18 years old, (3) English speaking, and (4) residing in an Acres Homes zip code. Reflexive thematic analysis was undertaken by four members of the study team, which brought together diverse expertise in health disparities, nutrition, food culture, and health communication.

Results

Four main themes emerged from the data, including (1) food beliefs and eating beha

SUBMITTER: Raber M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11825291 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature