Differential Use of Depression and Anxiety Medications in Adults With a History of Cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Depression and anxiety disproportionately impact cancer survivors. Sociodemographic factors frequently impact access to cancer care; however, it is unclear if these factors are associated with access to pharmacological care for mental and behavioral health conditions.

Objective

To evaluate antidepressant and anxiolytic use among cancer survivors compared with the general US population and identify associations between sociodemographic factors and medication use.

Design, setting, and participants

For this cross-sectional study, data from 2016 to 2018 from the National Health Interview Survey were analyzed in January 2024. The nationally representative, population-based sample consisted of respondents to the National Health Interview Survey aged 18 to 85 year

SUBMITTER: Miro-Rivera D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12365704 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature