Experiences with advanced cancer among Latinas in a public health care system

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
Frances R Nedjat-HaiemLawrence Palinkas

Abstract

Cultural dimensions related to illness are triggered at significant times in an illness trajectory, such as at illness onset or when death approaches. These factors influence views on how illness is understood and managed, which is likely more difficult for minority populations. Although Latinos experience barriers to high-quality health care, late-stage cancer diagnoses, and poor health outcomes, little is known about their experiences with advanced, life-threatening cancers. We examined Latinas' experiences with advanced, metastatic cancers to identify sociocultural beliefs that influenced their care. We interviewed 24 Latinas taking part in a randomized controlled trial focused on improving quality-of-life outcomes for co-occurring cancer and depression and explored their beliefs about the cause, course, and cure of cancer. This study used a phenomenological analytical approach to explore women's lived experiences of having advanced cancer. Themes revealed issues about experiencing advanced cancer that included the following: initial reactions to cancer, disbelief about the lack of pain, economic impact, beliefs about the cause, coping with cancer, beliefs about the cure, and confusion about cancer severity. Sociocultural fa...Continue Reading

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Mar 16, 2012·Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer·Frances R Nedjat-HaiemLawrence Palinkas
Jul 20, 2013·Social Work in Health Care·Frances R Nedjat-HaiemKarl Lorenz
Sep 25, 2015·Social Work in Health Care·Daniel Vélez OrtizDavid V Espino
Aug 28, 2013·Omega·Frances R Nedjat-HaiemLawrence Palinkas
May 4, 2017·Journal of Palliative Medicine·Frances R Nedjat-HaiemShiraz I Mishra
Apr 23, 2014·The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care·Frances R Nedjat-Haiem, Iraida V Carrion
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Feb 26, 2020·Journal of Palliative Care·Evangeline M Ortiz-DowlingLinda R Phillips
May 28, 2019·The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care·Frances R Nedjat-HaiemShiraz I Mishra
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Mar 23, 2018·The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care·Frances R Nedjat-HaiemShiraz I Mishra
Nov 7, 2020·The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care·Frances R Nedjat-HaiemShiraz I Mishra

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