Social Networks of Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: A cancer diagnosis disrupts the social networks of adolescents and young adults (AYAs), impacting their overall health and wellbeing. This cross-sectional study examined the social network integration (SNI; size and frequency of contact) of AYAs with cancer in Canada. A survey was distributed to AYAs with cancer at an urban cancer centre and across Canada (n = 334). SNI was measured with the Berkman-Syme Social Network Index (SNI) and a modified version accounting for online interactions (SNI+). A multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with SNI and SNI+. A total of 54.8% and 68% of AYAs with cancer were classified as socially integrated with each measure, respectively. Living with others was associated with greater SNI and SNI+ (SNI OR = 3.2

SUBMITTER: Datta RR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12468912 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature