Social support and healthcare utilization of caregivers of Latinas with breast cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Family caregivers experience significant health consequences related to caregiving, including higher mortality rates. Latino caregivers may have additional challenges related to social determinants of health. Gender and social support are key factors to consider in the context of chronic illnesses and healthcare use in caregivers of Latinos diagnosed with cancer.

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to examine the moderating effect of gender and social support on the relationship between chronic illnesses and healthcare utilization in caregivers of Latina breast cancer survivors.

Methods

This was a secondary analysis of family caregivers from an experimental study with breast cancer survivors and their designated family caregivers. Participants completed t

SUBMITTER: Hebdon M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8475626 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature