Geographic Variation in Knowledge of Palliative Care Among US Adults: Findings From 2018 Health Information National Trends Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Public knowledge and awareness of palliative care (PC) is important to its effective use. However, it remains unclear whether the geographic variation in knowledge of PC exits in the United States. This study examined the national geographic variation in knowledge of PC.

Methods

The study sample was obtained from the 2018 National Cancer Institute's Health Information National Trends Survey. Basic knowledge of PC, goal concordant treatment, misconceptions, and primary information source of PC were compared across 4 census regions. Multivariable logistic regression was used to examine factors associated with awareness of PC among 9 census divisions.

Results

A total of 3194 respondents (weighted sample size: 229 591 005) were included in this study. Overall,

SUBMITTER: Chen G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7855289 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature