Suboptimal Quality of Health Care and Associated Socioeconomic Factors Among Cancer Survivors During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study.

We described disruptions in cancer-related healthcare appointments and perceived quality of healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic and identified predictors, including socioeconomic factors, of perceived quality of healthcare among cancer survivors. In this cross-sectional study, we used 2021 Healt...

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Publicado en:Inquiry (00469580) Vol. 62; pp. 1 - 12
Autores principales: Stephens, Erica S., Tao, Jun, Corbin, Jereme, Kreimer, Aimée R., McGee-Avila, Jennifer K., Doose, Michelle, Roy, Siddharth, Shiels, Meredith S., Shing, Jaimie Z.
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Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. 4/24/2025
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          Stephens, Erica S.
          Tao, Jun
          Corbin, Jereme
          Kreimer, Aimée R.
          McGee-Avila, Jennifer K.
          Doose, Michelle
          Roy, Siddharth
          Shiels, Meredith S.
          Shing, Jaimie Z.
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          National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD, USA
          Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA
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        Cross-sectional method
        Scale analysis (Psychology)
        Medical quality control
        Research funding
        Socioeconomic factors
        Early detection of cancer
        Multiple regression analysis
        Cancer patients
        Descriptive statistics
        Surveys
        Medical appointments
        Confidence intervals
        Data analysis software
        COVID-19 pandemic
        Preventive health services
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          Cross-sectional method
          Scale analysis (Psychology)
          Medical quality control
          Research funding
          Socioeconomic factors
          Early detection of cancer
          Multiple regression analysis
          Cancer patients
          Descriptive statistics
          Surveys
          Medical appointments
          Confidence intervals
          Data analysis software
          COVID-19 pandemic
          Preventive health services
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        cancer survivors
        COVID-19
        cross-sectional studies
        quality of health care
        socioeconomic factors
      ab: We described disruptions in cancer-related healthcare appointments and perceived quality of healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic and identified predictors, including socioeconomic factors, of perceived quality of healthcare among cancer survivors. In this cross-sectional study, we used 2021 Health Information National Trends Survey-Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results data from Iowa, Greater Bay Area (California), and New Mexico cancer registries. Among cancer survivors who visited a healthcare provider in the past 12-months (N = 1130), we reported weighted prevalence of disruptions in (cancelled and/or changed to telehealth) routine cancer screening, disruptions in cancer treatment or follow-up, and perceived quality of healthcare, by registry. Using logistic regression, we identified predictors associated with perceived quality of healthcare, adjusting for sex and age. Among cancer survivors with scheduled appointments, 25.0% (Iowa) to 39.6% (California) reported disrupted cancer screening and 16.6% (Iowa) to 33.9% (California) reported disrupted treatment or follow-up related to their cancer diagnosis. 12.5% (Iowa) to 22.5% (New Mexico) of survivors perceived suboptimal quality of healthcare. Survivors with disrupted cancer screening, lower education and income, longer wait times for results, did not spend enough time with their doctor, and did not receive assistance with health uncertainty had increased odds of perceiving suboptimal quality of healthcare (odds ratio range = 2.64-19.31). Disruptions in cancer screening, lower socioeconomic status, and negative patient experiences were associated with poorer perceived quality of healthcare. Continued efforts are needed to address existing disparities to ensure equitable access to quality of healthcare post-pandemic.
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