Ethnic differences in psychosocial service use among non-Latina white and Latina breast cancer survivors Journal Article
| Authors: | Costas-Muñiz, R.; Hunter-Hernández, M.; Garduño-Ortega, O.; Morales-Cruz, J.; Gany, F. |
| Article Title: | Ethnic differences in psychosocial service use among non-Latina white and Latina breast cancer survivors |
| Abstract: | Background: This study examined the use of psychosocial services (i.e., social work, psychiatric, psychological, and spiritual/pastoral services) among Latina and Non-Latina white breast cancer survivors. Methods: Survivors who received treatment in a Comprehensive Cancer Center in New York completed a mailed questionnaire about interest in help for distress, and psychosocial service use. Descriptive and non-parametric statistics were used to explore ethnic differences in use of, and interest in, psychosocial services. Results: Thirty-three percent of breast cancer survivors reported needing mental health or psychosocial services after their cancer diagnosis (33% Latinas, 34% whites); 34% of survivors discussed with their oncologist or cancer care provider their emotional problems or needs after the diagnosis (30% Latinas, 36% whites). Only 40% of the survivors who reported needing services received a referral for psychosocial services (42% Latinas, 39% whites). Sixty-six percent of survivors who reported needing services had contact with a counselor or mental health professional (psychiatrist, psychologist, or social worker) after their diagnosis (57% Latinas, 71% whites), and 61% of those needing services reported receiving psychosocial services (53% Latinas, 67% whites). Whites were significantly more likely than Latinas to have contact with a social worker (33% vs. 17%, respectively) and to receive psychotropic medication (15% vs. 0%, respectively). However, Latinas were significantly more likely to receive spiritual counseling than whites (11% vs. 3%, respectively). Conclusion: Our study revealed gaps for both groups; however, the gaps differed by group. It is crucial to study and address potential differences in the psychosocial services availability, acceptability, and help-seeking behaviors of ethnically diverse cancer patients and survivors. © 2017 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. |
| Keywords: | aged; middle aged; psychology; breast neoplasms; survivor; survivors; questionnaire; depression; new york; european continental ancestry group; minority health; caucasian; hispanic; utilization; latinas; health care disparity; hispanic americans; ethnology; mental health service; mental health services; healthcare disparities; humans; human; female; statistics and numerical data; surveys and questionnaires; psychosocial services |
| Journal Title: | Journal of Psychosocial Oncology |
| Volume: | 35 |
| Issue: | 4 |
| ISSN: | 0734-7332 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group |
| Date Published: | 2017-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 424 |
| End Page: | 437 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07347332.2017.1310167 |
| PUBMED: | 28332946 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PMCID: | PMC5647778 |
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| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 1 September 2017 -- Source: Scopus |
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