Factors associated with Chinese American and White cancer survivors' physical and psychological functioning.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine whether health-related stressors and resources are associated with physical function, depression, and anxiety in Chinese American and White breast cancer survivors.

Method

During 2011-2013, this cross-sectional study enrolled Chinese American and White women from California cancer registries diagnosed with Stage 0-III breast cancer between 2006 and 2012. Survivors completed a telephone survey assessing health-related factors including comorbidity, treatment-related symptoms, medical communication, perceived threat, use of coping, and social support resources. Outcomes were assessed using the Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System® (PROMIS®) short forms. Chinese were classified as low- or high-acculturated based on English proficiency, ye

SUBMITTER: Wang JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6501801 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature