Identifying Nutritional Inequities of Patients with Cancer Residing in Food Deserts.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Nutrition is essential for cancer care, and patients who reside in food priority areas (FPAs) may experience limited access to healthy meals. There are few data evaluating the consequence of residing in FPAs because it relates to perceived food insecurity, psychosocial needs, or nutritional status of patients with cancer. This study aimed to determine the nutritional and psychosocial needs of patients with cancer who do and do not reside in FPAs.

Methods and materials

From May 2019 to December 2022, a cross-sectional analysis was conducted using a validated questionnaire, offered at various time points before and after therapy, evaluating the psychosocial needs of patients with curable cancers. Groups were compared using X² and Mann-Whitney U tests

SUBMITTER: LePore L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11867131 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature