"doctor, What Do i have?" Knowledge of Cancer Diagnosis among Immigrant/Migrant Minorities Journal Article
| Authors: | Gany, F.; Yogendran, L.; Massie, D.; Ramirez, J.; Lee, T.; Winkel, G.; Diamond, L.; Leng, J. |
| Article Title: | "doctor, What Do i have?" Knowledge of Cancer Diagnosis among Immigrant/Migrant Minorities |
| Abstract: | This study explores patient knowledge of cancer diagnosis among underserved immigrant/migrant minorities. Patients were recruited at a hospital-based cancer clinic in New York City. Demographic and self-reported diagnosis and treatment information were collected; charts were reviewed to ascertain cancer diagnosis. Four hundred thirty-four patients were included. Eighty-seven percent preferred to speak a language other than English in the health care setting. Sixteen percent had incorrect knowledge of their cancer diagnosis. Multivariate analysis indicated that both preference for a non-English language and diagnosis of a "below the belt" cancer were jointly predictive of incorrect knowledge (LR = 17.01; p = 0.0002). "Below the belt" cancers included bladder, colorectal, gynecological, penile, prostate, and testicular cancers. Among this cohort of immigrant/migrant cancer patients, a considerable proportion was unaware of their correct cancer diagnoses. This may have a significant impact on subsequent cancer education, treatment, and care. Limited-English-proficiency patients may be at particular risk. © 2012 Springer Science+Business Media New York. |
| Keywords: | cancer diagnosis; knowledge; immigrants; limited english proficiency; 'below the belt' cancers; migrants |
| Journal Title: | Journal of Cancer Education |
| Volume: | 28 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| ISSN: | 0885-8195 |
| Publisher: | Springer |
| Date Published: | 2013-03-01 |
| Start Page: | 165 |
| End Page: | 170 |
| Language: | English |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 23093484 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s13187-012-0429-x |
| PMCID: | PMC5469292 |
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| Notes: | --- - "Export Date: 1 May 2013" - "CODEN: JCEDE" - ":doi 10.1007/s13187-012-0429-x" - "Source: Scopus" |
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