Burden and trajectory of social needs after breast cancer diagnosis at a safety-net hospital.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Unmet social needs pose barriers to cancer care, contributing to adverse outcomes and health inequities. A better understanding of how social needs change after cancer diagnosis can inform more effective, equity-focused interventions.

Methods

In this study, we examined self-reported social needs at 0, 3, and 6 months after a breast cancer diagnosis in a racially diverse, multilingual sample (n = 222) enrolled in patient navigation intervention at an urban safety-net hospital. At each timepoint, respondents completed surveys about social needs related to employment, disability benefits, housing and utilities, and personal and family stability.

Results

Over three-quarters (78%, n = 175) reported ≥ 1 social need, and 46% (n = 102) reported ≥ 3 social needs. The m

SUBMITTER: Howard EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12351389 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature