Ethnicity and awareness, knowledge, and trust in palliative and end-of-life care: Analysis of a nationally representative survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ethnic inequalities in palliative and end-of-life care are well documented but poorly understood. The study aims to examine awareness, knowledge and trust in palliative care, by ethnicity.

Methods

Online cross-sectional survey of 2,164 adults living in the UK (2024). Poisson regression models assessed associations between ethnicity and awareness and knowledge of palliative care, and trust in healthcare professionals to provide high-quality end-of-life care.

Results

Regression results reveal that, compared to White British people, people of Asian ethnicity and those of Black, Caribbean or African ethnicity were less likely to: be aware of palliative care; have correct knowledge of palliative care; and trust healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality en

SUBMITTER: Ip CY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12854971 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature